Archive · 16 Jan 2026
US Presses Mexico on Joint Anti-Cartel Operations
The United States is asking Mexico to let American soldiers help fight drug cartels together.
The US wants to destroy places where drugs like fentanyl are made.
Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, said no to having US troops in Mexico.
She talked to US President Donald Trump about this and said they had a good conversation.
The New York Times reported this news, saying US officials are pushing hard for this to happen.
The US is pressuring Mexico to allow joint military operations against drug cartels.
The focus is on dismantling fentanyl labs within Mexico.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ruled out US military intervention.
Sheinbaum had a conversation with US President Donald Trump about security and drug trafficking.
The New York Times reported the US is intensifying pressure on Mexico.
- Who
- United States and Mexico
- What
- US pressure on Mexico to allow joint military operations against drug cartels
- When
- January 15, 2024
- Where
- Mexico
- Why
- To dismantle fentanyl labs and combat drug trafficking
- Countries Involved
- United States, Mexico
- Issue
- Fentanyl labs and drug cartels
- US Request
- Joint military operations
- Mexican Stance
- No US military intervention
- Reporting Source
- New York Times