Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a stark warning against any perceived “invasion” by the United States, asserting that her country will not tolerate breaches of sovereignty amidst escalating tensions over drug trafficking. Sheinbaum vows to expand legal action against American gun manufacturers, accusing them of negligence for supplying weapons that frequently end up in the hands of violent drug cartels, contributing to a national crisis that has seen nearly 480,000 deaths since 2006.
The backdrop of this conflict includes the recent designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations by the Trump administration, a move that some fear could lead to military interventions. In response, Sheinbaum announces plans for constitutional reforms to protect Mexico’s sovereignty from foreign intrusions, while simultaneously addressing the domestic violence crisis stirred by criminal activity. With thousands of firearms smuggled across the border annually, the impact of U.S. gun sales on Mexican society remains a critical concern.
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