Trump Threatens Strikes on Mexican Cartels
The renewed threats toward America’s southern neighbor came after US special forces abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a swift raid on his residence in Caracas last week. Washington has accused Maduro of involvement in narcotics trafficking, allegations he has rejected.
Trump has also charged Mexico with “flooding” the United States with drugs and undocumented migrants, many of whom he has labeled violent criminals. Since September 2025, American forces have targeted at least 35 suspected cartel vessels in the Caribbean.
“We’ve knocked out 97% of the drugs coming in by water, and we are going to start now hitting land with regard to the cartels,” Trump told a news agency’s host on Thursday evening.
He added: “The cartels are running Mexico. It’s very, very sad to watch and see what’s happened to that country.”
At a press briefing on Friday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum dismissed Trump’s remarks as “part of his communication style.” She explained that she had directed Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente to engage with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and, “if necessary, with Trump to strengthen coordination.”
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