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The nation's President Claudia Sheinbaum has categorically denied allegations that the United States is planning to deploy military forces into the country to confront powerful cartels, emphasizing that she has consistently refused such proposals from President Trump.

“This will not occur,” the President declared during her regular press briefing on that day. “We are opposed to any process of interventionism or interventionism.”

Context on the Allegations

The President's comments follow a news story citing present and past American authorities that the US government has initiated preparations for a operation to send US troops and intelligence officers into the neighboring nation.

This information suggested that although the mission was not imminent and no final decision had been made, the initial phases of training had commenced along with discussions about the scope of the deployment.

Additionally, the report mentioned that American forces would function under the jurisdiction of the American spy agencies, and that personnel from the Central Intelligence Agency would take part as well.

The Nation's Response

But Sheinbaum was adamant that her country had “no information” about such a planned incursion, even though she acknowledged that in conversations with Trump, he had proposed to dispatch military support and other assistance to confront criminal groups.

“I have repeatedly stated my gratitude, Mr. Trump. But no, Mexico is a independent, sovereign and sovereign nation,” the President declared.

Historical Collaboration and Present Strains

Mexico and the US have historically worked together in tackling cartels, with the US at times dispatching CIA, military and DEA operatives to support the country's initiatives to combat organized crime.

But the entry of American military into Mexico to directly confront the cartels, especially without Mexico's consent, would be an unprecedented move that would almost certainly fracture an already tenuous partnership between the two countries.

Latest Actions and Agreements

The US government has made addressing criminal organizations a central pillar of its international strategy: in last winter, Washington designated multiple drug cartels as terrorist groups.

It has also launched a multiple strikes against suspected drug-trafficking boats, most recently targeting vessels in the Pacific Ocean that killed multiple suspects in late October.

While Mexico rescued one of the survivors from the attack, Sheinbaum condemned the strikes and instructed representatives from her administration to address them with the American envoy to the nation.

On that day, she also noted that Mexico had finalized a security agreement with the US that was discussed over an extended period.

“We are going to continue working within this framework of understanding, which has very clear principles … which honors our sovereignty and our territorial integrity.”

Sheinbaum's Position on Anti-Narcotics Approach

The national leader has also seemed cooler on military-focused anti-narcotics tactics than her preceding leaders: on Monday, she ruled out any modifications to the nation's safety approach despite the murder of a local official in western Mexico.

“There are demands for militarization and war, as occurred with the war on drugs,” Sheinbaum said. “That didn’t work.”