Overview
- President Donald Trump said he would not rule out authorizing attacks inside Mexico and asserted the U.S. knows cartel leaders’ home addresses and routes.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum stated such intervention “will not happen,” stressing that Mexico operates on its own territory and will not accept foreign troops.
- Mexico said it communicated its stance to U.S. officials, underscoring collaboration and coordination without subordination and with full respect for sovereignty.
- The U.S. Embassy amplified Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s message that Washington will not act unilaterally and can offer equipment, training and intelligence if requested.
- Recent coverage highlights ongoing U.S. maritime counter‑drug actions in the Caribbean and Pacific with multiple vessel strikes and reported deaths, while Sheinbaum voiced support for diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Venezuela.