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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
MEXICO CITY, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday rejected the possibility of a U.S. invasion of the country to combat drug cartels, stressing the importance of preserving national sovereignty and strengthening the country's unity.
At her daily press conference, K. Sheinbaum rejected the need for negotiations with US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly proposed sending troops to Mexico to combat drug trafficking.
Any security cooperation must be based on mutual respect, ensuring national sovereignty and cooperation without subordination, she stressed.
"I don't believe in an invasion. I don't even think they're taking it very seriously," the president said, noting that Trump had repeatedly insisted on sending American troops into the country, but her administration had resolutely refused.
According to her, the drug trafficking problem cannot be solved with the help of foreign military forces. The Mexican government is implementing a comprehensive counter-narcotics strategy based on strengthening national security agencies and addressing social problems.
The president emphasized that gun smuggling from the United States to Mexico is one of the main causes of violent crime in the country. However, the current administration has made progress in combating violence. According to official data, the homicide rate decreased by 37 percent between October 2024 and November 2025.
In addition, during this period, authorities seized more than 300 tons of drugs and shut down nearly 1,700 clandestine laboratories, noted K. Sheinbaum.
Mexico maintains active cooperation with the United States in areas such as training, information exchange, and other measures to combat drug trafficking, but this cooperation is carried out on the basis of mutual respect and without any subordination, the Mexican leader concluded. –0–
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