The article from El Financiero examines the rising speculation regarding the possibility of U.S. military intervention in Mexico, particularly in light of recent statements made by former President Trump. Following an attack on Iran which resulted in a significant spike in oil prices, Trump declared an end to the conflict, prompting questions about his declining popularity among Americans, with less than 30 percent supporting military action. Subsequently, he introduced the 'Shield of the Americas', an initiative aimed at combating drug cartels in the hemisphere.

However, the article points out that this initiative appears to be selectively inclusive, targeting only right-leaning governments while explicitly excluding countries such as Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil. This exclusion raises alarms about the implications for Mexico, as it positions the nation as a focal point of violence and drug trafficking in the region. Various voices are beginning to question whether the 'Shield of the Americas' could serve as a pretext for legitimizing military intervention in Mexico, a narrative that is reportedly gaining traction in some sectors.

The piece concludes with the observation that while Trump may have motives for asserting military influence in Mexico, he is met with considerable resistance and complications that would accompany such actions, emphasizing the delicate nature of international relations in the context of drug trafficking and violence in the region.