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The nation's President Claudia Sheinbaum has categorically rejected reports that the United States is considering to send military forces into Mexico to confront dominant cartels, emphasizing that she has consistently refused such offers from President Trump.

“This will not occur,” Sheinbaum declared during her daily morning news conference on that day. “We do not agree to any process of interference or interventionism.”

Background on the Allegations

Sheinbaum's remarks follow a report quoting present and past American authorities that the Trump administration has started planning for a mission to deploy US troops and intelligence officers into the neighboring nation.

The report indicated that although the mission was not imminent and a conclusive choice had been reached, the initial phases of preparation had commenced along with talks about the extent of the operation.

Additionally, the account stated that American forces would operate under the authority of the US intelligence community, and that personnel from the Central Intelligence Agency would also participate.

Mexico's Response

But Sheinbaum was insistent that her country had “lack of details” about such a proposed intervention, even though she acknowledged that in phone calls with Trump, he had offered to send troops and other assistance to tackle criminal groups.

“I’ve always said thank you very much, President Trump. But absolutely not, Mexico is a independent, sovereign and sovereign country,” Sheinbaum declared.

Historical Cooperation and Present Tensions

Mexico and the US have historically worked together in tackling cartels, with the United States at times dispatching CIA, military and Drug Enforcement Administration operatives to assist Mexico's initiatives to fight organized crime.

But the entry of American military into the territory to directly confront the cartels, especially without Mexico's consent, would be an unheard-of step that would likely damage an fragile partnership between the two countries.

Latest Actions and Agreements

The US government has designated confronting drug-trafficking groups a central pillar of its foreign policy: in last winter, Washington classified six Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.

Additionally, it has initiated a multiple strikes against suspected narco vessels, most recently striking ships in the Pacific Ocean that killed multiple suspects in recent weeks.

Although authorities rescued a survivor from the strike, the President condemned the strikes and instructed representatives from her administration to address them with the US ambassador to Mexico.

On that day, she also noted that Mexico had finalized a security agreement with the United States that was discussed over several months.

“We are going to continue working within this cooperative structure, which has very clear principles … which honors our independence and our territorial integrity.”

The President's Position on Anti-Narcotics Approach

The Mexican president has also seemed cooler on military-focused anti-narcotics tactics than her predecessors: on Monday, she ruled out any changes to the nation's safety approach despite the murder of a mayor in a Mexican state.

“Some are calling for military action and armed conflict, as occurred with the anti-drug campaign,” Sheinbaum commented. “That didn’t work.”