Sheinbaum Defends Cartels As US Ramps Up Pressure On Cartels

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is pushing back against US efforts to eliminate cartel influence, insisting that her country will not allow foreign military intervention. Her remarks come after the Trump administration designated multiple Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations, opening the door for expanded US enforcement actions.

Trump has made cartel violence a top priority, warning Mexico that failure to act could result in serious consequences, including military action and heavy economic penalties. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the terrorist designation, calling it a necessary tool to curb cartel violence and protect US citizens from deadly drugs.

Sheinbaum, however, has been vocal in her opposition. She said that while Mexico is willing to collaborate, it will not accept “subordination” or “interference.” She also announced plans to amend Mexico’s constitution to prevent any foreign military operations on Mexican soil.

Despite her strong stance, Mexico has taken limited steps to address cartel violence. Authorities recently announced the arrests of key figures from the Sinaloa Cartel and have increased troop deployments to border regions. However, these actions appear to be motivated more by a desire to avoid US tariffs than by a commitment to dismantling cartel networks.

The Trump administration has already expanded its intelligence operations inside Mexico, using drones to track cartel activities. Sheinbaum admitted that US surveillance flights have been happening for years but expressed frustration over their increased use without her explicit approval.

With cartel violence continuing to destabilize Mexico, Sheinbaum’s refusal to accept direct US action has fueled speculation about her connections to the powerful criminal organizations controlling large parts of the country.

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