Government Accountability

Mexico Urges U.S. to Face Its Own Drug Crisis Amid Cross-Border Trafficking Challenges

By Economics Desk | July 17, 2025

Mexico’s President Sheinbaum calls on the U.S. to acknowledge its severe drug consumption crisis as Mexican cartels exploit cross-border weaknesses, challenging American national security and public health.

In a revealing exchange that underscores the complexities of the U.S.-Mexico border drug crisis, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recently challenged Washington to confront an uncomfortable truth: the United States faces a serious drug consumption problem fueling cartel power. While U.S. leadership points fingers at Mexico's struggles with narcotics trafficking, Mexico calls for reciprocal honesty about America's own role in this destructive cycle. Is America Ready to Accept Its Role in the Drug Epidemic? During her daily press briefing, President Sheinbaum asserted that until the U.S. recognizes its deep-rooted addiction issues—especially among its youth—efforts to control drug flow will remain half-measures...

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