Mexico’s Sheinbaum Rejects US Military Intervention, But Does It Address Real Security Threats?

In a recent press conference, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly shut down any talk of a U.S. military intervention in Mexico, declaring it "off the table." She emphasized a diplomatic understanding between Washington and Mexico rooted in "security cooperation without subordination," assuring that Mexican sovereignty remains intact. While respecting national sovereignty is essential—after all, America First does not mean trampling on another nation’s independence—the question remains: how can the United States safeguard its own northern border when large swaths of Mexico are reportedly controlled by powerful drug cartels? Is Sovereignty Being Used to Mask Security Failures? Secretary of State Marco...