Following the Trump administration's decision to classify six Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced her intention to introduce constitutional reforms. These reforms aim to safeguard Mexico's sovereignty amidst concerns about potential U.S. military intervention.
Sheinbaum expressed Mexico's firm stance against any foreign actions that could compromise the nation's independence and sovereignty. The targeted cartels include prominent groups like Sinaloa, Jalisco, Zetas, and the Gulf Cartel, along with Cartel Unidos and La Nueva Familia Michoacana. The Trump administration's list also includes international gangs like Venezuela's Tren de Aragua and El Salvador's MS-13.
Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico was not consulted about this designation, a move the country has consistently opposed. She highlighted the existing legal framework established by her predecessor, former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, which restricts foreign agents' operations within Mexico. Sheinbaum's proposed reforms seek to solidify these restrictions within the constitution itself.
Beyond protecting sovereignty, Sheinbaum is also proposing stricter penalties for both Mexican citizens and foreigners engaged in gun trafficking. This reflects Mexico's longstanding call for the U.S. to take greater responsibility in preventing the flow of weapons across the border.
