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Mexico's President Declined Trump's Offer for US Military Intervention Against Cartels

New York PostMay 3, 20251 min246,301 views
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Refusal of US Military Intervention

  • 🇲🇽 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that she declined an offer from former President Donald Trump to send US troops into Mexico.
  • 💡 The proposal was made by Trump during a recent phone call, suggesting US military personnel could assist in combating drug trafficking and the production of fentanyl.
  • 🗣️ Sheinbaum stated her firm response: "No, President Trump. The territory is inviolable. Sovereignty is inviolable. Sovereignty is not for sale. Sovereignty is loved and defended."

Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity

  • 🛡️ Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico would never accept the presence of the United States Army on its territory, highlighting the importance of national sovereignty.
  • 📰 She confirmed the accuracy of a Wall Street Journal report detailing the conversation but noted that the description of the offer was not entirely as presented.
  • 💬 The Mexican president reiterated her commitment to defending Mexico's sovereignty, framing it as a matter of national pride and defense.
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