Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has confirmed that she rejected a proposal for U.S. military involvement in combating drug cartels following discussions with President Donald Trump focused on security and drug trafficking. She emphasized the importance of collaboration while upholding Mexico’s sovereignty, stating that military intervention by the U.S. was not an option. She expressed willingness to engage in further dialogue if the U.S. indicated otherwise.
The leaders addressed various issues during their conversation, including security, drug trafficking, trade, and investment, with a mutual respect for Mexico’s sovereignty. Trump’s recent comments on Fox News suggesting potential U.S. military strikes in Mexico to combat drug cartels have raised concerns.
In a separate development, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged with Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente to emphasize the need for enhanced cooperation in dismantling Mexico’s violent drug networks and halting the trafficking of fentanyl and weapons. Sheinbaum highlighted a significant decrease in fentanyl trafficking from Mexico to the U.S. over the past year.
Regarding Trump’s comments on Cuba and Venezuela, Sheinbaum clarified that she did not discuss these matters with him. She expressed Mexico’s willingness to facilitate communication between Cuba and the U.S. if requested. Additionally, Sheinbaum reaffirmed Mexico’s stance against military interventions, as enshrined in the country’s constitution, in response to Trump’s inquiry about Mexico’s position on Venezuela.