Mexican Foreign Minister Demands ‘Unrestricted Sovereignty’ Amid U.S. Pressure—But What About America’s Security?

In a recent phone call highlighting the strained relations between our southern neighbor and the United States, Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente urged strict respect for Mexico's sovereignty while discussing border security with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio. But this emphasis on "respect" seems to come at the expense of addressing a clear and present danger to America's safety: the ruthless drug cartels operating across the border. De la Fuente’s insistence on "unrestricted respect for sovereignty and non-subordination" echoes a familiar stance from Mexico's leadership under President Claudia Sheinbaum, rejecting any notion that the U.S. should intervene decisively...