Why Mexico’s Sheinbaum is Standing Firm Against Trump’s Military Cartel Strategy — and What It Means for U.S.–Mexico Security Policy

Executive Summary What happened: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has repeatedly rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s offers to send U.S. troops or authorize unilateral military action inside Mexico to combat drug cartels.  Why it matters: The refusal underscores a deep divide over sovereignty, security strategy, and U.S.–Mexico cooperation. It signals Mexico’s insistence on domestic control,Continue reading “Why Mexico’s Sheinbaum is Standing Firm Against Trump’s Military Cartel Strategy — and What It Means for U.S.–Mexico Security Policy”