Mexico has officially stated that there will be no US military presence in its territory, responding to reports that former President Donald Trump authorized military action against drug cartels. "The United States is not going to come to Mexico with the military," Sheinbaum affirmed, emphasizing that cooperation exists without invasion. The New York Times revealed that Trump signed a directive aimed at targeting cartel activity, marking them as terrorist organizations earlier this year. Mexican officials were briefed on this, clarifying that military involvement was not part of the discussions. While Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the designation of cartels as terror entities for enhanced military support, Mexico insists on maintaining its sovereignty and continuing joint efforts against illegal activities at the US-Mexico border. In recent months, collaboration has led to a significant decline in border crossings and fentanyl seizures.