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The nation's head of state Claudia Sheinbaum has categorically rejected reports that the US government is considering to deploy military forces into the country to confront powerful drug trafficking organizations, stating that she has consistently declined such offers from Donald Trump.

“It’s not going to happen,” the President stated during her regular press briefing on Tuesday. “We are opposed to any process of interference or external interference.”

Background on the Allegations

The President's remarks follow a news story quoting current and former American authorities that the US government has initiated preparations for a mission to send American military personnel and agents into the neighboring nation.

This information indicated that although the mission was not imminent and a conclusive choice had been made, the early stages of preparation had already begun along with discussions about the extent of the deployment.

Additionally, the account mentioned that US troops would function under the authority of the American spy agencies, and that personnel from the Central Intelligence Agency would also participate.

Mexico's Reaction

But the Mexican leader was adamant that her country had “lack of details” about such a proposed incursion, even though she acknowledged that in phone calls with the US president, he had offered to dispatch military support and additional resources to confront criminal groups.

“I have repeatedly stated thank you very much, Mr. Trump. But absolutely not, our country is a independent, sovereign and sovereign nation,” the President declared.

Historical Collaboration and Present Tensions

Mexico and the US have historically worked together in addressing cartels, with the US at times dispatching intelligence, armed forces and DEA agents to assist the country's initiatives to combat organized crime.

But the entry of US troops into the territory to directly confront the cartels, particularly without Mexico's consent, would be an unheard-of move that would likely damage an fragile partnership between the two countries.

Recent Actions and Understandings

The US government has designated addressing drug-trafficking groups a central pillar of its international strategy: in last winter, the US classified multiple drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.

It has also initiated a series of attacks against suspected drug-trafficking boats, including striking vessels in the Pacific Ocean that resulted in the deaths of multiple suspects in recent weeks.

While authorities rescued one of the survivors from the attack, the President criticized the actions and ordered representatives from her government to address them with the American envoy to the nation.

On Tuesday, Sheinbaum also highlighted that the country had finalized a cooperation pact with the US that was negotiated over an extended period.

“We are going to continue working within this cooperative structure, which has defined guidelines … which honors our independence and our territorial integrity.”

Sheinbaum's Position on Security Strategy

The national leader has also appeared less enthusiastic on military-focused drug combat strategies than her preceding leaders: on Monday, she dismissed any modifications to the country’s safety approach despite the recent brutal killing of a local official in a Mexican state.

“There are demands for militarization and armed conflict, as happened with the anti-drug campaign,” Sheinbaum commented. “That didn’t work.”