Mexico’s Sheinbaum Pushes ‘Coordination’ with U.S. but Draws Line at Sovereignty Amid Cartel Crackdown Threats

In an era when border security and cartel violence threaten America's heartland, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has reiterated the necessity for coordinated action with the United States. Yet, she draws a clear red line: Mexico’s independence and sovereignty are non-negotiable.Can Cooperation Coexist With Sovereignty?Following President Donald Trump's announcement to intensify operations against Mexican drug cartels by "attacking on land," Sheinbaum emphasized that dialogue is essential. However, this dialogue must respect Mexico as an equal partner rather than a subordinate. "We coordinate and collaborate, but we never subordinate ourselves," she declared during a visit to Guerrero.This insistence echoes deep-seated historical consciousness...