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Sheinbaum Rejects Trump's Military Threats Against Cartels

11/19/2025

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of military intervention against drug cartels, stating, "It's not going to happen," and dismissed his claim of a state of war with drug traffickers.
Sheinbaum spoke at a news conference to reaffirm that Mexico would not accept foreign intervention.
Trump suggested that military action could be necessary after previously conducting missile strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats, causing casualties.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of military intervention against drug cartels, stating, "It's not going to happen," and dismissed his claim of a state of war with drug traffickers.
Sheinbaum spoke at a news conference to reaffirm that Mexico would not accept foreign intervention.
Trump suggested that military action could be necessary after previously conducting missile strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats, causing casualties.