Mexico plans constitutional reforms to safeguard sovereignty against US military action

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced her plan to propose constitutional reforms aimed at protecting Mexico's sovereignty in light of the Trump administration's recent designation of six Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. This U.S. classification has raised concerns in Mexico about potential military intervention to combat these cartels, a move that Sheinbaum vehemently opposes, stating that the Mexican people will not tolerate foreign interference. Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of safeguarding national integrity by ensuring that any foreign operations must be authorized and coordinated with Mexican authorities. Additionally, she aims to introduce stricter penalties for gun trafficking to address the influx of weapons from the U.S. The proposed reforms seek to formally enshrine existing limitations on foreign agents operating in Mexico, which were previously established under former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Sheinbaum's statements reflect a broader sentiment in Mexico against external meddling in its domestic affairs, particularly regarding security issues.