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Washington, DC, January 9 :
US President Donald Trump has said his administration will soon expand its crackdown on drug cartels by launching land-based operations, following what he described as major success in stopping drug trafficking by sea.
Speaking to Fox News in an interview with Sean Hannity, Trump said US forces have already disrupted most maritime drug routes.
“We’ve knocked out 97 per cent of the drugs coming in by water,” Trump said. “We are going to start now hitting land, with regard to the cartels.”
Trump Blames Cartels for Mexico’s Crisis
Trump claimed that drug cartels have gained control over large parts of Mexico.
“The cartels are running Mexico,” he said, calling the situation “very sad” to witness.
Earlier this week, Trump said he had discussed the possibility of US military assistance with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to combat drug trafficking networks. He added that Mexico needs to “get their act together.”
Mexico Rejects Any Foreign Intervention
Trump’s remarks triggered a strong response from President Claudia Sheinbaum, who firmly rejected any form of foreign intervention.
She stressed that Mexico’s sovereignty is non-negotiable and protected under international law.
“We categorically reject intervention in the internal affairs of other countries,” Sheinbaum said, according to reports. “History shows that intervention has never brought democracy or lasting stability.”
Sheinbaum Cites International Law and Shared Responsibility
Sheinbaum said international law clearly mandates respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and self-determination.
She acknowledged cooperation with the United States to prevent drugs such as fentanyl from reaching young people in both countries. However, she said cooperation must be based on mutual respect, not pressure.
“We cooperate, yes. Subordination and intervention, no,” she said.
She also highlighted what she described as shared responsibility, pointing to the illegal flow of high-powered weapons from the US into Mexico and rising drug consumption in the United States.
Cooperation Without Intervention, Says Mexico
Sheinbaum reiterated that Mexico remains committed to fighting drug trafficking and money laundering networks operating on both sides of the border.
At the same time, she reaffirmed that Mexico will not accept external military action on its soil.
“In Mexico, the people rule,” she said. “We are a free, independent, and sovereign country.”
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