Overview
- In a Fox News interview, Trump said U.S. forces would “start to attack by land” against cartels he claims control parts of Mexico, though no cross-border operation has been reported.
- Sheinbaum directed Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente to seek a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to deepen security coordination.
- She said she is ready to speak directly with Trump if needed to keep communication channels open.
- She highlighted an existing pact with the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Northern Command that leaves maritime surveillance in Mexican waters to the Mexican Navy, citing 1.6 tonnes of cocaine seized.
- She reported discussing the U.S. rhetoric with Brazil’s President Lula and stressed Mexico will defend its sovereignty, rejecting a Venezuela-style intervention.