The details of Trump's directive, as reported by The New York Times, outline an official framework for military operations against designated drug cartels, many of which are based in Mexico. This situation follows an executive order from earlier this year, labeling several cartels as terrorist organizations. In defense of their sovereignty, Sheinbaum remarked, "When it has been brought up, we have always said 'No'." Meanwhile, U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have urged a shift in focus towards treating these cartels as armed groups rather than just drug traffickers. In lighter news, reports indicate a recent decline in both illegal border crossings and fentanyl seizures at the U.S.-Mexico border, signaling some progress in the bilateral efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Mexico Denies U.S. Military Invasion Amid Trump's Cartel Directive
Mexico Denies U.S. Military Invasion Amid Trump's Cartel Directive
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly rejects any notion of U.S. military intervention in her country following reports of a directive from President Trump targeting drug cartels.
In a clear rebuke to any expectations of U.S. military involvement, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Friday that the idea of an American invasion is "absolutely ruled out." This declaration follows news reports suggesting that President Trump had secretly authorized military action against Latin American drug cartels, emphasizing that cooperation between the two nations would not include military presence. Sheinbaum highlighted, “The United States is not going to come to Mexico with the military,” reinforcing Mexico's stance on sovereignty.
