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US Pressing Mexico to Allow US Forces to Fight Cartels, NYT Reports
The U.S. seeks to join Mexican raids on fentanyl labs with Special Operations or CIA personnel despite Mexico’s insistence on sovereignty and intelligence sharing.
- After January 3, 2026, U.S. officials renewed pressure on Mexico to allow American personnel alongside Mexican forces, preferring Special Operations forces or C.I.A. officers on raids, The New York Times reported.
- Mexico's government has rejected U.S. offers of military assistance, and Omar García Harfuch said last month, 'We have highly trained army units and special forces' and 'What we need is information'.
- President Donald Trump first sought U.S. involvement early last year and last week told Fox News drug cartels were running Mexico, suggesting strikes on land targets.
- Rising backlash in Mexico is putting political pressure on Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexican President, as her popularity and legitimacy hang in the balance while Omar García Harfuch highlights a long-standing fourfold crackdown on cartels.
- Reuters said it could not immediately verify the New York Times account and Mexico did not respond to requests for comment, while a White House official noted President Donald Trump has 'left all options on the table'.
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Total News Sources45
Leaning Left6Leaning Right7Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Right
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39% Right
L 33%
C 28%
R 39%
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