The United States Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, appointed by Donald Trump, did not rule out the possibility of taking military action against the Mexican cartels declared as terrorist organizations, although he stated that the priority is cooperation with the Mexican government. During his appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Johnson indicated that any action against the cartels in Mexico should be carried out in collaboration with the Mexican government. However, he warned that if the lives of American citizens were at risk, 'all options are on the table.'
The diplomat emphasized that his main objective is the defense of national security, focusing on combating illegal drug and human trafficking. He highlighted that Mexico has taken significant steps in terms of security, such as deploying 10,000 elements of the National Guard to the border and accepting the deportation of migrants.
Regarding the new administration of Claudia Sheinbaum, Johnson expressed optimism, although he underscored that it is still too early to evaluate her management. 'I believe there are opportunities to work more closely, particularly in the exchange of intelligence information on chemical precursors and drug trafficking between both countries,' he stated.
The ambassador's stance reinforces increasing pressure from Washington to intensify the fight against the cartels, a key issue in the bilateral Mexico-U.S. relationship.
