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Trump Proposes Land Strikes on Cartels, Mexico Rejects Intervention

1/25/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced land strikes against drug cartels, saying they could occur anywhere, including Mexico and South America.
He claimed sea actions reduced trafficking by 97% and seeks similar results on land.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected U.S. military intervention, emphasizing Mexico's sovereignty.
Sheinbaum noted that Mexico has already sent 92 cartel members to the United States.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced land strikes against drug cartels, saying they could occur anywhere, including Mexico and South America.
He claimed sea actions reduced trafficking by 97% and seeks similar results on land.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected U.S. military intervention, emphasizing Mexico's sovereignty.
Sheinbaum noted that Mexico has already sent 92 cartel members to the United States.