Mexico’s Sheinbaum tells Trump ‘we do not agree with interventions,’ rebuffing US military aid against drug cartels

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has once again ruled out any US military strikes on Mexican territory, telling President Donald Trump that cooperation on security does not require foreign intervention.

“We continue to collaborate and coordinate without the need for intervention from the United States,” Sheinbaum told reporters after a phone call with Trump.

“We operate in Mexico,” she added. “No one else does.”

Sheinbaum said Trump asked for her views on the Venezuela operation.

“He asked me what my opinion was on what they had done in Venezuela, and I told him clearly that our Constitution was very clear, that we don’t agree with interventions,” she said.

“Mexico has to get their act together, because they’re pouring through Mexico. And we’re going to have to do something,” Trump said earlier this month, adding that he had offered US military help to “clean up” the cartel problem.

Sheinbaum has consistently rejected that idea, arguing that such assistance is unnecessary.

She added that senior officials from both countries are scheduled to meet on January 22–23 to continue discussions on bilateral security issues.

“It has helped us so far,” Sheinbaum said. “We must continue in this vein, seeking dialogue and understanding, and where we disagree, we must also talk about it so that there are no misunderstandings and solutions can be found.”