Trump Demands Mexico Target 'Corrupt' Officials as He Escalates Pressure Over Drug Cartels
- U.S. President Donald Trump urged Mexico to arrest and prosecute public officials who allegedly helped drug cartels.
- Trump credited Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration with seizing more drugs, dismantling clandestine laboratories, and sending additional security forces to the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Trump said Mexico needed stronger action against cartel organizations, tighter supply-chain controls, and increased inspections at ports of entry.
- Claudia Sheinbaum rejected claims that cartels control large parts of Mexico and said her government would continue security cooperation with the United States.
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Although Donald Trump acknowledged advances by the Mexican government, he said these actions are not enough and demanded that Mexico adopt additional measures
Trump Demands Mexico Target 'Corrupt' Officials as He Escalates Pressure Over Drug Cartels
President Trump is urging Mexico to arrest public officials collaborating with drug cartels and scale up security spending. While recognizing increased drug seizures and the removal of top cartel leaders, Washington insists broader actions are required to dismantle narcoterrorist networks operating across the border.
In a memorandum sent to Congress, the President of the United States “recognizes” his neighbor’s security effort in the fight against drug trafficking, but sends him a message: “They must do much more.”
Sheinbaum also highlighted the increased security cooperation between the United States and Mexico.
In his annual determination, Trump recognizes President Sheinbaum's work to fight drug trafficking but demands action against cartel-linked officials
He stated that Mexico must take additional measures against narco-terrorist organizations that dominate large areas of its territory.
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