A few days before the elections in the United States, Donald Trump shows a recovery in the polls, raising concerns about his proposal to bomb the cartels in Mexico. This possibility puts pressure on Claudia Sheinbaum's administration, especially amid rising violence in states like Sinaloa and Guerrero.
In his speeches, the Republican candidate has expressed his intention to directly involve the United States in the fight against Mexican cartels. Although he has avoided reiterating the idea of bombing Mexico, he has not completely ruled it out. In an interview, Trump mentioned: "The cartels run Mexico."
The United States considers the cartels as terrorist organizations, which could lead to more aggressive actions, such as direct and unconsulted drone strikes on Mexican soil. Additionally, there is a perception in Washington that China plays a crucial role as a supplier of chemical precursors in the fentanyl crisis, which has caused a high number of deaths in U.S. territory.
Claudia Sheinbaum, president of Mexico, finds herself in a delicate position, trying not to openly confront Trump while defending her country's sovereignty. In an interview, she emphasized that Mexico is affected by the influence of the cartels and that it is a problem requiring urgent attention.
In a recent instance, Trump reignited the discussion by mentioning the case of a U.S. Navy sailor killed on a road in Sonora, raising humanitarian concerns and the need for collaboration. Sheinbaum assured that there would be coordination with the United States, but without subordination, maintaining dialogue on issues such as fentanyl.
