Mexico Rejects U.S. Military Action Directive

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly rejected U.S. military intervention in Mexico after reports that President Donald Trump signed a secret directive authorizing Pentagon use of force against Latin American drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations. Sheinbaum stated her government was informed of the executive order beforehand and assured it would not involve U.S. troops on Mexican soil. While Mexico remains open to intelligence sharing and cooperation, Sheinbaum emphasized that any military presence or invasion is absolutely ruled out. The Trump administration's terrorist designation for several major cartels grants the U.S. expanded legal authority to target them, though the full scope of potential action is unclear. Mexican officials warned that unilateral U.S. military moves could severely damage bilateral cooperation on security and migration. Mexico continues to insist on managing its internal security without foreign military involvement.