Sheinbaum Rejects Trump’s Proposal to Send U.S. Troops to Mexico

• Sheinbaum rejects Trump’s proposal
• President proposed direct military support
• Mexico defends its sovereignty

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed this weekend that she rejected a direct proposal from US President Donald Trump regarding the fight against drug trafficking.

During a public event in Texcoco, State of Mexico, Sheinbaum explained that Trump had suggested allowing US troops to enter Mexican territory to support the fight against the cartels.

According to the president, the offer came during one of the recent calls held between the two heads of state.

Trump asked how the US could help fight organized crime and then offered: “I propose sending in the US military to assist.”

Sheinbaum Reveals Trump’s Military Offer

Sheinbaum’s response was firm and grounded in constitutional principles of national sovereignty.

“No, President Trump. Our territory is inviolable, our sovereignty is inviolable, sovereignty is not for sale,” said the president before hundreds of attendees.

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She added that Mexico is open to cooperation with its northern neighbor but will never accept a foreign military presence.

She expressed that there is a willingness to share intelligence and coordinate actions, but each country must operate within its own borders.

Wall Street Journal Confirms Trump’s Proposal

Sheinbaum’s revelation came one day after The Wall Street Journal published details of the conversation between the two leaders.

The newspaper, citing sources close to the negotiations, reported that the call occurred on April 16 and that Trump had been persistent in pursuing a more direct military agreement.

Sources confirmed that the Mexican president held her ground and reiterated her refusal to allow foreign troops on Mexican soil.

Instead, she expressed willingness to strengthen bilateral cooperation in intelligence and border security matters.

Cooperation Yes, Subordination No: Sheinbaum

In her speech, Sheinbaum also noted that Trump signed an order to curb the illegal flow of firearms from the United States into Mexico.

She said that such measures do represent a form of positive and respectful collaboration between the two nations.

“Cooperation yes, collaboration yes, subordination no,” she stated, reaffirming her government’s commitment to defending Mexico’s sovereignty.

The president emphasized that the people of Mexico demand respect for their independence, and that will always be the stance of the federal government.

Tension Between Cooperation and Military Pressure

In her remarks, she made it clear that the principles of freedom and territorial integrity are non-negotiable, even under international pressure.

Since Trump took office on January 20, his approach to security in Mexico has become more aggressive.

The Republican administration has increased pressure on Mexico to take stricter measures regarding migration and the fight against drug trafficking.

In response, Sheinbaum’s government deployed 10,000 National Guard agents to the northern border to reinforce migration control.

The move also aims to curb drug trafficking, especially fentanyl, whose illegal entry has caused a public health crisis in the United States.

Additionally, Trump recently designated six Mexican cartels as official terrorist organizations.

These include the Sinaloa Cartel, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, the Gulf Cartel, the Northeast Cartel, the United Cartels, and La Familia Michoacana.

Analysts interpret this designation as a possible precursor to justify more severe actions from Washington.

Mexico Sets Clear Limits on Its Sovereignty

Nevertheless, Mexico has responded firmly that it will retain full control over its territory and will not allow any foreign armed interference.

The debate over security cooperation between the two countries is intensifying, but for Sheinbaum, the limits are clearly drawn.

The Mexican president made it clear that while there is a willingness to collaborate, it will not come at the expense of the nation’s independence, according to EFE and Reuters.