Mexico Denies US Invasion After Trump Orders Military Action on Latin American Cartels

US President Donald Trump has secretly signed an executive order directing the Pentagon to prepare for potential military action against Latin American drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations, aiming to intensify efforts against these groups considered a national security threat. The directive allows for military operations at sea or on foreign soil and includes deploying special forces and intelligence support. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly rejected any possibility of a US military invasion of Mexico, emphasizing that her government was informed in advance and that no US military personnel will operate on Mexican territory. The Trump administration has labeled several major drug trafficking organizations, including Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel and Venezuela’s Cartel of the Suns, as foreign terrorist organizations, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating that these groups must be treated as armed terrorist organizations rather than mere drug dealers. Despite heightened US measures, Mexico insists on collaboration and cooperation while safeguarding its sovereignty against any foreign military presence. Trump’s aggressive stance on cartels is a central element of his 2024 presidential campaign, reflecting a broader security and immigration agenda.