President Claudia Sheinbaum denied that the Security Cabinet meetings in the United States are linked to joint operations in Mexico, emphasizing no specific agreements were made during the discussions.
Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, explained during a press conference that the recent Security Cabinet meetings held in the United States are not associated with any collaborative military operations in Mexico. She stated that while her administration attends these meetings as guests and listens to discussions, there have been no explicit agreements signed regarding joint action concerning their territory. This emphasizes Mexico's continued sovereignty over security matters within its borders.
The backdrop to this statement stems from the opening of the Conference of Western Hemisphere Defense Chiefs held in Washington, where U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed military leaders from 34 countries. In a significant moment, he issued a direct appeal to combat drug terrorism collectively, signaling a need for regional solidarity against narcotrafficking threats. Such calls for unified defense highlight the pressure on Mexico and other Latin American countries to cooperate with the United States on security initiatives.
Sheinbaum reiterated that the existing relationship between Mexico and the U.S. is built on information sharing and training rather than military operations. She expressed that the context of their cooperation is misunderstood if interpreted as a movement towards joint operations, which could compromise Mexico’s autonomy in managing its security challenges. This emphasizes her commitment to maintaining Mexico's decision-making independence while navigating complex security cooperation with its northern neighbor.
