Mexico Reaffirms Stance Against US Military Intervention Amid Past Trump-Era Reports on Cartels

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum emphatically reiterated her nation’s rejection of any potential US military intervention on Mexican soil, following past reports during the Trump administration regarding the use of force against drug cartels. Sheinbaum, who took office in October 2024, stated unequivocally that a US invasion is “absolutely ruled out,” emphasizing Mexico’s commitment to cooperation rather than military action from its northern neighbor.

The clarification comes in response to earlier reports, including one from The New York Times, which alleged that former President Donald Trump had secretly signed a directive authorizing military operations against cartels on foreign soil. Mexico was reportedly informed that a US order designating cartels as terrorist entities was forthcoming, but was assured it would not involve military personnel or an invasion of Mexican sovereignty. Mexican officials have consistently rejected such proposals.

While the White House, in a statement to the BBC, did not directly address the reported directive, it affirmed that Trump’s “top priority is protecting the homeland.” The context of these discussions also includes intensified US-Mexico collaboration on border security, which has recently seen a significant decrease in illegal border crossings and a more than 50% reduction in fentanyl seizures, demonstrating the effectiveness of cooperative efforts over confrontational approaches.

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