President Claudia Sheinbaum noted that the request for entry of 19 Navy SEAL members and 10 other members of the US Marine Corps into Mexico is not new.
President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the request made to the Senate of the Republic for the entry of 19 members of the Navy SEALs and 10 from the seventh Special Forces Group of the United States Navy into Mexico. She emphasized that this type of request is not unprecedented in Mexico's security cooperation with the United States and is part of longstanding joint exercises aimed at enhancing the capabilities of special operations forces, specifically involving personnel from the Mexican Navy.
During a press conference held at the National Palace, Sheinbaum explained that the proposal must be approved by the Senate, reiterating that the collaboration and presence of US military forces for such exercises is a routine occurrence and has been taking place for a significant period. This context highlights the ongoing relationship between Mexico and the U.S. regarding security measures and military training operations, particularly under the purview of joint efforts to strengthen regional security.
The soldiers are set to arrive in Mexico aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft, equipped with their weaponry. This detail, outlined in a letter sent to the Permanent Commission of the Congress of the Union, underscores the serious nature of the collaboration between the two nations and raises discussions around sovereignty and the role of foreign military personnel in domestic operations. Such initiatives may be scrutinized by Congress, reflecting the balance Mexico seeks between international cooperation and national security interests.
