Mexican President López Obrador has been criticized for his laxity towards the cartels, particularly the Sinaloa cartel, linked to the illegal trafficking of fentanyl to the United States. There is distrust towards the Mexican government due to its alleged collusion with organized crime.
The head of government of Mexico City, Sheinbaum, has expressed the possibility of designating Mexican cartels as terrorists. However, these responses do not immediately solve the problem, whether taken individually or in coordination with the Armed Forces.
The Mexican government was caught off guard by the secret operation to capture Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, demonstrating a lack of control over the situation. The potential imposition of tariffs by the United States led to emergency meetings and a shift in trade relations.
Although Sheinbaum maintains a position aligned with President López Obrador regarding Trump's threats, the current situation differs significantly from that of her predecessor. The lack of clarity in her security strategy and pressure from the radical wing of her party place her in a difficult position.
The Pentagon is preparing military actions against the cartels, jeopardizing relations between Mexico and the United States. Sheinbaum faces criticism for her passive responses to external threats and for not taking decisive actions against organized crime.
The proposal to apply the death penalty to those who support the President of the United States has generated great controversy in Mexico. Sheinbaum feels cornered and lacks control over the public agenda, while narcopolitics continues to go unaddressed effectively.
The current situation requires a strong response from the Mexican government to tackle the illegal drug trade and collusion with organized crime. Sheinbaum faces significant pressure from various sectors and a lack of allies in this fight.
