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Trump Advocates Targeting Cartels in Mexico, Sheinbaum Rejects Intervention

1/9/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News cartels should be targeted on Mexican soil.
He claimed the cartels control Mexico and drive a high U.S. drug toll.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected any U.S. military action and defended sovereignty.
She said Mexico would cooperate with the United States only under conditions of mutual respect and without intervention.
The remarks could signal a shift in U.S. strategy and risk border tensions.

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U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News cartels should be targeted on Mexican soil.
He claimed the cartels control Mexico and drive a high U.S. drug toll.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected any U.S. military action and defended sovereignty.
She said Mexico would cooperate with the United States only under conditions of mutual respect and without intervention.
The remarks could signal a shift in U.S. strategy and risk border tensions.