Mexican president rejects U.S. intervention in Mexico to combat drug cartels

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday rejected the possibility of U.S. intervention in Mexico to combat drug cartels, stressing the importance of maintaining national sovereignty and strengthening the country's unity.



During her usual daily press conference, Sheinbaum dismissed the need for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly suggested sending U.S. troops to Mexico to combat drug trafficking.



Any security cooperation must be based on mutual respect, national sovereignty, and collaboration without subordination, she stressed.



"I don't believe in invasion, I don't even think it's something they're taking very seriously," she said, noting Trump has repeatedly insisted that the U.S. military could enter Mexican territory, but her administration has "firmly said no."



The problem of drug trafficking cannot be solved through foreign military action, said Sheinbaum, adding that the Mexican government is implementing a comprehensive anti-drug strategy based on strengthening national security institutions and addressing social issues.