Reference News Network, November 21 report: According to EFE, on November 20, the White House stated that President Trump is considering "additional measures" against Mexican drug cartels, while praising the "historic progress" made by the Sheinbaum government in Mexico in combating drugs.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said at a press conference: "We have seen historic progress by President Sheinbaum and the Mexican government in combating drug cartels. They have provided extraordinary cooperation in efforts to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking along our southern border."
"Currently, President Trump is very interested in taking additional measures against drug cartels. He has made his position very clear," Leavitt added, noting that Trump's national security team "is continuously analyzing these options."
The White House's comments came after Trump stated this week that he was "unhappy" with Mexico's anti-drug operations, saying he did not rule out conducting attacks within Mexico to target drug cartels.
Sheinbaum denied any possibility of U.S. military intervention in Mexico on the 18th.
"I have made it clear to Trump on all occasions that we can cooperate. They can provide assistance with the information they have, but actions must be carried out on our territory. We do not accept any foreign government's interference," Sheinbaum stated at a press conference.
This controversy comes as the Trump administration launched the "Southern Spear" operation to combat so-called Latin American "drug trafficking" activities. The operation destroyed about 20 ships allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean and Pacific waters near Venezuela and Colombia, under the pretext of drug enforcement, resulting in more than 80 deaths through extrajudicial executions. (Translated by Han Chao)
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