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The nation's head of state Claudia Sheinbaum has categorically rejected allegations that the US government is planning to deploy troops into Mexico to confront powerful cartels, stating that she has repeatedly declined such offers from Donald Trump.

“This will not occur,” Sheinbaum declared during her daily morning news conference on Tuesday. “We do not agree to any process of interference or interventionism.”

Context on the Allegations

Sheinbaum's comments come after a news story citing present and past US officials that the US government has started planning for a mission to deploy American military personnel and agents into Mexico.

The report indicated that although the operation was not imminent and a conclusive choice had been made, the early stages of training had commenced along with discussions about the extent of the operation.

Furthermore, the account mentioned that American forces would function under the jurisdiction of the US intelligence community, and that officers from the Central Intelligence Agency would take part as well.

The Nation's Reaction

But Sheinbaum was insistent that her country had “no information” about such a proposed intervention, although she acknowledged that in phone calls with Trump, he had offered to send military support and other assistance to confront organized crime.

“I’ve always said my gratitude, Mr. Trump. But no, our country is a independent, independent and sovereign nation,” Sheinbaum declared.

Past Collaboration and Present Strains

Mexico and the US have historically worked together in addressing drug-trafficking groups, with the United States at times sending CIA, military and DEA operatives to support Mexico's initiatives to combat criminal networks.

But the entry of American military into Mexico to engage with the cartels, especially without the nation's agreement, would be an unprecedented move that would likely damage an fragile bilateral relationship.

Latest Measures and Agreements

The US government has made confronting drug-trafficking groups a key element of its international strategy: in last winter, Washington classified multiple drug cartels as terrorist groups.

Additionally, it has launched a series of attacks against suspected narco vessels, most recently targeting ships in the Pacific Ocean that killed 14 alleged traffickers in late October.

While authorities saved one of the survivors from the attack, the President condemned the actions and ordered officials from her government to address them with the US ambassador to the nation.

On that day, Sheinbaum also highlighted that Mexico had finalized a cooperation pact with the US that was discussed over an extended period.

“We are going to continue working within this framework of understanding, which has defined guidelines … which honors our independence and our territorial integrity.”

The President's Position on Anti-Narcotics Strategy

The national leader has also appeared cooler on military-focused drug combat strategies than her preceding leaders: on Monday, she dismissed any modifications to the country’s security strategy despite the murder of a mayor in a Mexican state.

“There are demands for militarization and war, as happened with the anti-drug campaign,” Sheinbaum commented. “It proved ineffective.”