President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted the productive dialogue between the Secretariats of Defense and Navy of Mexico and their counterparts. She emphasized that collaboration on security occurs with respect and without subordination, ensuring that operations in Mexico are conducted by Mexican forces. These statements arise amid increasing pressure from Trump regarding security in Mexico, with the deployment of 10,000 National Guard personnel at the shared border. Since February 5, 2,481 people have been detained and more than 26.7 tons of drugs have been confiscated, including 163.3 kilograms of fentanyl.
Regarding Trump's stance, who included six Mexican drug trafficking groups on the official terrorism list, President Sheinbaum stated that there has been good acceptance so far and that both parties are aware of each other's positions. She highlighted that the United States always seeks to intervene more, and this depends on the sitting president to limit their actions in Mexico. The Mexican leader recalled that her predecessor reformed the National Security Law to restrict the presence of foreign agents in the country.
Sheinbaum denied Trump's accusations about Mexico's supposed fear of the cartels, reiterating that while there is coordination and collaboration, there is no subordination. The relationship between the two countries is described as very good, and the intention to help Mexico in the fight against drug trafficking is emphasized. These statements come after Trump's remarks suggesting that Mexico fears drug trafficking cartels.
In her morning conference, Sheinbaum also mentioned that despite the offer of help from the United States, it is necessary to maintain sovereignty and protect the people of Mexico. She stressed that the relationship between the two countries is one of collaboration and dialogue, avoiding any kind of unilateral action by the United States.
