Mexico Rejects U.S. ‘Invasion’ Under Anti-Drug Pretext

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly rejected any potential U.S. military intervention in Mexico under the pretext of combating drug cartels. Her statement came in response to former President Donald Trump’s decision to classify Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations.

“We do not negotiate our sovereignty. This cannot be an excuse for the United States to violate our sovereignty,” Sheinbaum declared on Thursday.

While acknowledging the U.S.’s stance on cartels, Sheinbaum insisted that cooperation, not subordination or intervention, should guide bilateral relations. Additionally, she announced an expansion of Mexico’s lawsuit against American arms manufacturers, accusing them of supplying weapons to cartels and fueling violence in the country.

Sheinbaum also introduced a constitutional reform aimed at safeguarding Mexico’s sovereignty, which would prohibit any foreign involvement in investigations without explicit government authorization. The proposed legislation is set to be submitted to the Mexican Congress, where the ruling leftist party holds a significant majority.