U.S. Steps Up Pressure on Mexico Over Fentanyl Crackdown
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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing Mexico to expand military and intelligence cooperation aimed at dismantling clandestine fentanyl laboratories. According to The New York Times, citing U.S. officials, Washington is seeking approval to conduct joint operations on Mexican territory.
The report says the United States wants to involve special forces and CIA personnel in raids against drug labs, potentially including the use of drones. The proposal was first raised early last year but was rejected by Mexico over sovereignty concerns.
Sources note that recent U.S. operations in Venezuela have given new momentum to the talks. American officials argue that U.S. military advisers are already serving in command-level roles within Mexican security forces, providing intelligence support in the fight against drug cartels. Washington is now proposing to elevate cooperation to joint combat operations.
Mexico remains cautious. The country’s security chief, Omar García Harfuch, has stated that Mexico’s army and special forces are highly capable and that the primary need lies in enhanced intelligence sharing rather than direct involvement of foreign troops.
Sources note that recent U.S. operations in Venezuela have given new momentum to the talks. American officials argue that U.S. military advisers are already serving in command-level roles within Mexican security forces, providing intelligence support in the fight against drug cartels. Washington is now proposing to elevate cooperation to joint combat operations.
Mexico remains cautious. The country’s security chief, Omar García Harfuch, has stated that Mexico’s army and special forces are highly capable and that the primary need lies in enhanced intelligence sharing rather than direct involvement of foreign troops.
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