President Donald Trump has announced his intention to deploy U.S. military forces into Mexico to confront powerful drug cartels, reigniting tensions between Washington and Mexico City. Speaking at a campaign-style event, Trump emphasized the need for decisive action to stop the flow of fentanyl and other deadly drugs into the United States.
“The cartels are killing our citizens every day, and we will not wait for permission to defend our people,” President Trump said. He described the move as part of a broader plan to restore border security and national safety, highlighting his administration’s commitment to dismantling organized crime networks operating along the southern border.
The Mexican government responded swiftly and sharply. A spokesperson for President Andrés Manuel López Obrador stated, “Our sovereignty is not for sale,” warning that any unauthorized U.S. military operation on Mexican soil would be met with strong diplomatic resistance.
Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Bárcena echoed the sentiment, saying, “We respect international cooperation, but under no circumstances will we accept foreign troops violating our territorial integrity.”
The proposal has been circulating among Trump’s allies in Congress, some of whom support classifying cartels as terrorist organizations to justify military intervention. However, experts warn that such a move could severely strain U.S.–Mexico relations and lead to a diplomatic standoff.
Despite the criticism, President Trump’s position continues to resonate with voters concerned about border security and the drug crisis, solidifying the issue as a key focus in his current term.
