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Mexico Reinforces U.S. Security Coordination After Trump Calls for Land Attacks on Cartels

President Claudia Sheinbaum stresses cooperation that respects sovereignty.

Overview

  • Sheinbaum directed Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente to engage U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to strengthen communication on bilateral security.
  • She signaled readiness to speak directly with President Trump if necessary to clarify understandings and avoid misinterpretation.
  • Mexican officials highlighted ongoing mechanisms, including a high-level joint group operating since September that shares intelligence on labs and operations.
  • La Jornada reported a recent maritime understanding under which the Mexican Navy acts on U.S. alerts about suspect vessels approaching Mexican waters.
  • Trump told Fox News the United States would start attacking cartels on land and said cartels control Mexico, comments voiced after a U.S. operation in Venezuela that heightened regional sensitivities.