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Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has categorically rejected allegations that the United States is planning to deploy military forces into the country to combat dominant cartels, stating that she has consistently declined such offers from President Trump.

“This will not occur,” Sheinbaum stated during her regular news conference on that day. “We are opposed to any process of interference or interventionism.”

Background on the Allegations

The President's remarks come after a report citing present and past American authorities that the US government has initiated preparations for a mission to deploy US troops and intelligence officers into Mexico.

This information indicated that although the mission was not immediate and no final decision had been made, the initial phases of preparation had commenced along with discussions about the extent of the deployment.

Furthermore, the report mentioned that American forces would function under the authority of the American spy agencies, and that personnel from the CIA would also participate.

Mexico's Response

But Sheinbaum was insistent that her nation had “lack of details” about such a proposed intervention, even though she admitted that in phone calls with Trump, he had proposed to send military support and additional resources to tackle criminal groups.

“I have repeatedly stated thank you very much, Mr. Trump. But no, our country is a independent, independent and sovereign nation,” Sheinbaum declared.

Historical Cooperation and Present Strains

The two nations have long collaborated in addressing cartels, with the US at times dispatching CIA, military and DEA operatives to support the country's initiatives to combat criminal networks.

But the entry of US troops into Mexico to directly confront the drug lords, especially without the nation's consent, would be an unprecedented move that would almost certainly damage an fragile bilateral relationship.

Latest Measures and Agreements

The Trump administration has made addressing criminal organizations a key element of its international strategy: in last winter, Washington designated multiple drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.

Additionally, it has initiated a multiple strikes against suspected narco vessels, including targeting ships in the Pacific Ocean that resulted in the deaths of 14 alleged traffickers in recent weeks.

Although Mexico saved a survivor from the attack, Sheinbaum criticized the strikes and instructed officials from her government to address them with the US ambassador to the nation.

On Tuesday, she also noted that the country had reached a cooperation pact with the United States that was discussed over an extended period.

“We will proceed within this framework of understanding, which has very clear principles … which respects our sovereignty and our territoriality.”

Sheinbaum's Position on Anti-Narcotics Strategy

The Mexican president has also appeared cooler on military-focused anti-narcotics tactics than her preceding leaders: on the previous day, she dismissed any changes to the country’s safety approach despite the recent brutal killing of a local official in western Mexico.

“There are demands for military action and war, as happened with the war on drugs,” she commented. “It proved ineffective.”