Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has strongly criticized the U.S. military’s involvement in combating drug cartels, warning that such action could severely damage bilateral relations. The administration expressed disappointment with the Trump administration’s decision to direct the Pentagon to target drug cartels, fearing it could lead to a significant deterioration of ties between the two nations.
The Mexican government had previously believed it had made progress in cooperating with the Trump administration on combating the cartels, having launched an aggressive crackdown of its own. However, the announcement of potential military intervention by the U.S. has raised concerns about the future of the partnership, with officials warning that the situation could escalate tensions.
President Trump’s directive to the Pentagon to target drug cartels was seen as a direct challenge to Mexico’s sovereignty, with critics arguing that the move could undermine the country’s ability to manage its own security affairs. The administration’s stance is that such foreign military intervention is not only inappropriate but could also have long-term consequences for regional stability.