The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, seriously responded to statements from the U.S. government regarding the eradication of cartels and organized crime in Mexican territory. In the "Morning Assembly of the People" on Friday, February 7, she positioned herself against the idea of using the Armed Forces to combat drug trafficking at the border and stop the flow of migrants, as well as to curb the presence of fentanyl.
In his first weeks as president, Donald Trump had issued executive orders that impacted the relationship with Mexico. Sheinbaum stated that there is no subordination or interference, only coordination and mutual respect. She emphasized the need for the United States to take its share of responsibility in the fight against organized crime and stressed the importance of joint collaboration.
Although Mexico reinforced the northern border with elements of the National Guard to combat drug trafficking, the Mexican government does not support direct intervention from the United States to eliminate the cartels. The decree issued by the U.S. Attorney General's Office calls for actions against organized crime and establishes guidelines for this purpose.
The president also criticized the presence of drugs in U.S. streets and the possible sale of weapons by the U.S. military to Mexican criminal organizations. Sheinbaum called for the United States to start with its own country and reiterated Mexico's willingness to coordinate and collaborate in the fight against drug trafficking.
