In a firm statement, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ruled out any potential U.S. military intervention on Mexican soil in light of recent reports suggesting that former President Donald Trump had authorized military action against Latin American drug cartels. "The United States is not going to come to Mexico with the military," Sheinbaum asserted, reinforcing that any military invasion is "absolutely ruled out."
The remarks came after a report in The New York Times indicated that Trump had signed a covert directive that could enable the Pentagon to target specific drug cartels, which Trump recently designated as terrorist organizations. In response to the rumors, Sheinbaum detailed that the Mexican government had been notified of a potential order regarding the cartels, but insisted that any military personnel involvement was not part of the agenda.
Earlier this year, Sheinbaum criticized the designation of cartels as terrorists, stating it should not be misconstrued as an invitation for military action that infringes on Mexico's sovereignty. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed that the designation signifies an intention to treat these cartels as armed terrorist groups rather than mere drug traffickers, aimed at mobilizing resources across various departments, including intelligence and defense.
The reported directive allows for potential military operations against the cartels, but the Mexican government maintains its stance of cooperation against the drug crisis without military intrusion. Recent collaboration efforts between the U.S. and Mexico have reportedly led to a significant decrease in illegal border crossings and drug seizures, highlighting the effectiveness of joint strategies over military intervention.
Both nations continue to address the issues of drug trafficking, with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson commending the collaborative leadership of Sheinbaum and Trump, which has purportedly led to bankrupting cartels and enhancing security in both countries.
The remarks came after a report in The New York Times indicated that Trump had signed a covert directive that could enable the Pentagon to target specific drug cartels, which Trump recently designated as terrorist organizations. In response to the rumors, Sheinbaum detailed that the Mexican government had been notified of a potential order regarding the cartels, but insisted that any military personnel involvement was not part of the agenda.
Earlier this year, Sheinbaum criticized the designation of cartels as terrorists, stating it should not be misconstrued as an invitation for military action that infringes on Mexico's sovereignty. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed that the designation signifies an intention to treat these cartels as armed terrorist groups rather than mere drug traffickers, aimed at mobilizing resources across various departments, including intelligence and defense.
The reported directive allows for potential military operations against the cartels, but the Mexican government maintains its stance of cooperation against the drug crisis without military intrusion. Recent collaboration efforts between the U.S. and Mexico have reportedly led to a significant decrease in illegal border crossings and drug seizures, highlighting the effectiveness of joint strategies over military intervention.
Both nations continue to address the issues of drug trafficking, with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson commending the collaborative leadership of Sheinbaum and Trump, which has purportedly led to bankrupting cartels and enhancing security in both countries.
