Sheinbaum rejects US claim that Mexico’s government is linked to cartels
Summary
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denied claims by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that her government is connected to criminal drug cartels. She said the DEA’s statements seemed political and stressed Mexico’s willingness to cooperate with the U.S. to fight crime while respecting its sovereignty.Key Facts
- DEA Administrator Terry Cole said the Mexican government and drug cartels are “one and the same.”
- President Sheinbaum rejected this claim and called it more political than factual.
- Sheinbaum urged the U.S. to focus on drug trafficking and money laundering within its own borders.
- Mexico insists on respecting its sovereignty and opposes U.S. military operations on its soil without permission.
- The Trump administration has repeatedly pressured Mexico to crack down on crime and has labeled some cartels as terrorist organizations.
- President Sheinbaum has accused the U.S. of interfering in Mexican domestic affairs and rejects linking corruption to international issues.
- Mexico recently filed complaints over deaths of Mexican nationals related to U.S. deportation policies.
- Initially, Trump praised Sheinbaum, but relations have become tense due to disagreements over crime and justice issues.
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