Mexico’s Firm Rejection of US Military Intervention Exposes Limits of ‘Cooperation’ in Combating Cartels

In a direct rebuke to Washington’s heavy-handed proposals, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has unequivocally rejected any possibility of American military intervention within Mexico’s borders. This stance comes after former President Donald Trump publicly suggested deploying U.S. troops to combat drug cartels operating across both sides of the border. During her morning press briefing in Mexico City, Sheinbaum stressed that while intelligence sharing and cooperation remain valuable tools, Mexico will not tolerate foreign boots on its territory. "We operate in our own territory," she declared, underscoring core principles of national sovereignty—a value every America First advocate recognizes as essential for strong...