Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has decisively rejected any notion of a US military intervention in the country, responding to reports indicating that former President Donald Trump had issued directives to the Pentagon to engage drug cartels in Latin America. She emphasized her government's position, noting, "The United States is not going to come to Mexico with the military. We cooperate, we collaborate, but there is not going to be an invasion. That is ruled out, absolutely ruled out."
Mexico Firmly Denies US Military Intervention Over Drug Cartels
Mexico Firmly Denies US Military Intervention Over Drug Cartels
Claudia Sheinbaum states that US military actions in Mexico are "absolutely ruled out," amid reports of Trump's controversial plans.
According to a recent article by The New York Times, Trump had reportedly signed a directive allowing for military actions overseas against drug cartels. Although the White House refrained from explicitly addressing this order, officials emphasized that the protection of the homeland remains a primary focus.
Sheinbaum clarified that the Mexican government was made aware of forthcoming actions regarding cartels, clarifying that no military personnel would be involved: "It is not part of any agreement, far from it. When it has been brought up, we have always said 'No'," she stated. She previously criticized the designation of cartels as terrorist organizations, warning that this designation should not be misused as a pretext for invasion.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also commented on the necessity of treating cartels as armed terrorist organizations, arguing for a coordinated response involving U.S. intelligence and military resources. The directive authorized by Trump is said to provide a framework for potential direct military operations against cartels, both on foreign territory and at sea.
In recent months, the U.S. and Mexico have worked in collaboration to address illegal drug trafficking and migration across their border. There have been promising results reported, including a notable decrease in border crossings and fentanyl seizures. U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson pointed to Sheinbaum and Trump's leadership as instrumental in mitigating the influence of cartels.
As tensions continue to surface regarding the approach to cartels, both nations are under pressure to find solutions without compromising sovereignty.
Sheinbaum clarified that the Mexican government was made aware of forthcoming actions regarding cartels, clarifying that no military personnel would be involved: "It is not part of any agreement, far from it. When it has been brought up, we have always said 'No'," she stated. She previously criticized the designation of cartels as terrorist organizations, warning that this designation should not be misused as a pretext for invasion.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also commented on the necessity of treating cartels as armed terrorist organizations, arguing for a coordinated response involving U.S. intelligence and military resources. The directive authorized by Trump is said to provide a framework for potential direct military operations against cartels, both on foreign territory and at sea.
In recent months, the U.S. and Mexico have worked in collaboration to address illegal drug trafficking and migration across their border. There have been promising results reported, including a notable decrease in border crossings and fentanyl seizures. U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson pointed to Sheinbaum and Trump's leadership as instrumental in mitigating the influence of cartels.
As tensions continue to surface regarding the approach to cartels, both nations are under pressure to find solutions without compromising sovereignty.
