Overview
- Mexico’s president said Tuesday, November 10, that there are no signs the bilateral relationship will change after the November 3 midterm elections and that existing agreements will remain in place.
- Sheinbaum listed four non‑negotiable principles—defense of sovereignty, defense of territory, mutual trust, and security cooperation without subordination—and said U.S. officials understand those limits.
- Sheinbaum rejected the U.S. use of the term "narcoterrorism," saying Mexico treats violent groups as "delincuencia organizada" under its penal code and will not allow that label to justify unilateral action on Mexican soil.
- Despite public tensions, she said agency‑level contacts among Mexico’s security cabinet, U.S. federal agencies, and U.S. Northern Command continue to manage day‑to‑day cooperation on drug trafficking, weapons flows, and financial networks.
- The exchange follows President Trump’s October 15 claim that cartels "control" parts of Mexico and highlights a persistent difference over legal labels that could affect cross‑border operations and Mexican sovereignty.