Mexico's president rebuffs U.S. military action on cartels
The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, firmly opposes any potential U.S. military actions against drug cartels within Mexico.
President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed strong opposition to any potential U.S. military intervention on Mexican soil. Her response came after Ronald Johnson, the newly appointed U.S. ambassador, did not rule out such a possibility. "We do not agree," stated Sheinbaum during a press conference. Johnson asked if the U.S. should take military action against cartels on Mexican soil, responded by saying: "Should there be a case where the lives of U.S. citizens are at risk I think all cards are on the table".
Claudia Sheinbaum assured that in this field, "there is very good coordination because there is respect between both countries, there is collaboration within the framework of our sovereignty."
"Mexico is to be respected," stressed President Sheinbaum, concluding her statement.
The new U.S. ambassador to Mexico "doesn't rule out any possibilities"
Johnson, a retired military officer, said in a Thursday statement, which was prominently featured in Latin American media, "all cards are on the table" when it comes to combating Mexican drug cartels within Mexico, particularly if the life of a United States citizen is threatened.
The newly appointed ambassador made these remarks while appearing before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He was responding to a question about whether he agrees that the U.S. should not undertake any military action against drug cartels on Mexican territory without the knowledge of the Mexican government.
