Mexican Crackdown on Cartels: Real Progress or Just Political Ploy Amid U.S. Pressure?

In a political theater playing out on the southern border, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recently declared that joint efforts with the United States to dismantle cartels and curb illegal migration are yielding “compelling results.” But how genuine are these claims, and what do they mean for American national security?Are Mexico’s ‘Results’ Enough to Secure America’s Border?Sheinbaum’s statements come as Washington raises the stakes in combating cross-border crime and drug trafficking—a direct threat to our communities and families. Following President Trump's warnings about targeting cartels within Mexico, his administration has made clear that failure to act decisively could force more aggressive...