Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has publicly rejected what she characterized as interference by the United States in the northwestern state of Sinaloa, a region long associated with drug cartel activity and a focal point of ongoing security cooperation—and friction—between the two countries.
In her remarks, Sheinbaum emphasized that any US involvement in Mexican security affairs must respect the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. She reiterated that decisions about how to address violence and organized crime within Mexican borders rest with the Mexican government, not with foreign officials or agencies.
Sinaloa has been at the center of intense scrutiny from Washington, particularly amid concerns over fentanyl trafficking and cartel violence that have strained bilateral relations. US officials have periodically pressed Mexico to allow a greater American role in anti-cartel operations, proposals that Mexican leaders, including Sheinbaum, have consistently resisted as violations of national sovereignty.
Sheinbaum’s stance reflects a broader pattern in her administration’s foreign policy, which has sought to balance cooperation with Washington on security and trade issues while firmly asserting Mexico’s right to manage its own domestic affairs without outside intervention.
The dispute underscores the delicate diplomatic balance between the two nations, especially as cross-border security challenges continue to dominate the bilateral agenda. For the full report on this developing story, read the original article at informador.mx.
Source: Sheinbaum rechaza injerencia de EU en Sinaloa y defiende la soberanía (informador.mx).
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