Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed that former US President Donald Trump proposed sending American troops into Mexico to help fight drug trafficking. Sheinbaum stated she firmly rejected the offer, emphasizing that Mexico's sovereignty is not negotiable and that foreign military presence would not be accepted. The president reiterated her administration's commitment to addressing drug trafficking independently. This exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the US and Mexico over cross-border security and cooperation. Sheinbaum's stance underscores Mexico's determination to maintain control over its own territory and security policies.
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Sheinbaum says she rejected Trump's offer to send troops to Mexico
(Reuters) -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump had proposed sending U.S. troops to Mexico to combat drug trafficking, but said she had rejected that offer because "sovereignty is not for sale.