Sheinbaum Rejects Trump’s U.S. Troop Proposal

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal, made during an April 16 phone call, to send American troops into Mexico to combat drug cartels, insisting that Mexico's sovereignty is 'not for sale.' Both leaders confirmed the discussion, with Trump criticizing Mexico's anti-drug efforts and claiming Sheinbaum was too fearful of the cartels for U.S. military intervention. Sheinbaum emphasized any cooperation should be limited to bilateral information sharing and ruled out accepting U.S. military presence on Mexican soil. The U.S. National Security Council reiterated its readiness to assist but faced firm resistance from Sheinbaum. The exchange comes amid heightened U.S. military activity at the border and persistent calls from Washington for Mexico to do more against drug trafficking. The dispute underscores ongoing tensions over national sovereignty and cross-border security strategies.