Published: 11:57, April 9, 2025
Mexican president rejects US drone strikes on drug cartels
By Xinhua
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum gestures as she delivers a speech during the inauguration of the National Boxing Class being held simultaneously in the country, promoted by the government to combat drug addiction and violence, in Mexico City on April 6, 2025. (PHOTO / AFP)

MEXICO CITY - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday rejected US "intervention" in Mexican territory, including deploying attack drones along the US-Mexico border against drug cartels.

During her daily press conference, Sheinbaum reiterated her long-standing opposition to such measures, emphasizing coordination and cooperation without subordination.

"That wouldn't solve anything. The solution is to be permanently addressing the causes and making arrests, which have to do with intelligence and investigation, coordination, and zero impunity," she said, adding that Mexico does not accept such measures.

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US media reported that the White House is still weighing its options and has not yet finalized a plan for its fight against drugs.

In January, US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency along the US southern border, and in February, the US government designated Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations.

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The Mexican president has repeatedly made it clear that US authorities have no jurisdiction over Mexican territory.