President Claudia Sheinbaum has made it clear that Mexico will not accept foreign intervention, even as the Trump administration designates several of the country’s most powerful cartels as terrorist organizations. The move, which many believe could justify US military action, has put Sheinbaum on the defensive as cartel-related violence continues to plague Mexico.

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Sheinbaum, who survived a violent election season that saw numerous assassinations, has been accused of having cartel support. Critics argue that her reluctance to allow US assistance in dismantling these criminal networks raises questions about where her true loyalties lie. At a press conference, she insisted that Mexico would “never accept intervention” while accusing US gun manufacturers of fueling the crisis.

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The Trump administration’s designation of cartels as terrorist groups comes with expanded authority to take action against them. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the move was an essential step in combating organized crime and cutting off the flow of deadly drugs into the US.

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Concerns over possible military action grew after Elon Musk suggested that the terrorist label meant cartel groups were now “eligible for drone strikes.” Reports indicate that the US has already been expanding its surveillance inside Mexico, with drone flights targeting fentanyl production sites and other cartel operations.

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In an effort to appease Washington and avoid harsh economic penalties, Sheinbaum’s government has carried out high-profile drug seizures and increased troop deployments. Despite this, the Mexican leader has continued to reject the idea of any US-led mission to eliminate cartels, emphasizing that she would introduce constitutional reforms to block any foreign military action.

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While Sheinbaum claims to be taking a hard stance against criminal organizations, her refusal to accept foreign help has fueled speculation that she is protecting cartel interests rather than acting in the best interests of the Mexican people.

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