Mexico Stands Firm Against U.S. ‘Invasion’ as Trump Gives Pentagon Cartel Strike Authority

Mexico City / Washington — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly rejected any possibility of U.S. troops entering Mexico, following reports that President Donald Trump has authorized the Pentagon to prepare military operations against Latin American drug cartels.

The White House directive reportedly grants the U.S. military authority to target cartels designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, potentially including special forces raids and strikes on cartel infrastructure beyond U.S. borders. Supporters say the move could curb the flow of drugs into the United States, while critics warn it risks escalating tensions with Mexico and other regional partners.

President Sheinbaum stressed that while Mexico is committed to cooperation in fighting organized crime, “there will be no invasion”, emphasizing her government’s ability to deal with cartel violence internally.

The development comes amid heightened diplomatic and security discussions between the two countries, as both face growing pressure to address cross-border drug trafficking, fentanyl smuggling, and cartel-driven violence.

This latest policy shift signals a more aggressive U.S. approach to transnational crime, even at the cost of diplomatic friction with key neighbors.