Trump hints at possible strikes in Mexico over drug trafficking: Video
From the White House, US President Donald Trump suggested that military action in Mexico could be considered if it helped stem the flow of narcotics into the United States.
Asked whether Washington might deploy troops or launch strikes south of the border, Trump said he did not favour such measures but added that stopping drugs was “okay with me” if that was what it took.
Trump also drew comparisons with recent US operations at sea, claiming that maritime drug routes had been reduced by 85% He argued that similar tactics could be applied on land if necessary, portraying them as a way to protect American lives.
The remarks come after deadly US strikes on alleged Venezuelan “narco boats”, which have already heightened tensions in Latin America. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly rejected any prospect of foreign intervention, insisting her country will not permit US military action on its territory.
Trump’s comments underline the strain in US-Mexico relations over how to tackle cross-border drug trafficking. The issue carries global significance, with Washington’s approach likely to shape regional security dynamics and international debates on sovereignty and counter-narcotics policy.
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