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Sheinbaum Rejects Trump’s Offer of U.S. Troops to Combat Cartels

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum asserts national sovereignty after Trump confirms his proposal for military intervention to fight drug trafficking.

Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum has publicly declined U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to deploy American troops to Mexico to combat drug cartels, citing the inviolability of Mexico's sovereignty.
  • Trump confirmed the offer during remarks aboard Air Force One, criticizing Sheinbaum and claiming she is 'afraid of the cartels.'
  • Sheinbaum suggested enhanced collaboration through intelligence-sharing and called on the U.S. to address arms trafficking into Mexico, which fuels cartel violence.
  • The Wall Street Journal first reported the proposal on May 2, detailing tensions during an April call where Trump pushed for deeper U.S. military involvement.
  • The disagreement underscores ongoing U.S.-Mexico tensions over security, trade, and interventionism, as Trump continues to pressure Mexico with tariff threats and military rhetoric.