Trump to toughen pressure on Mexico ahead of November elections, journalist says

Mexican journalist Salvador García Soto anticipates a significant increase in U.S. pressure on Mexico as the November elections approach. Speaking at an "Off the Record" event hosted by EL UNIVERSAL, García Soto predicted that September and October will see heightened scrutiny, including judicial investigations and demands for the extradition of Mexican politicians allegedly connected to drug trafficking.

García Soto explained that the U.S. government views Mexico as a strategic target, driven by geopolitical considerations and the Republican Party's need to improve its electoral prospects. He stated that the "embate" against the current Mexican administration is intended to weaken it, evidenced by accusations against politicians linked to drug cartels.

"This onslaught has to do with the urgency that Trump and the Republican Party have to arrive well at the November parliamentary elections, which, according to polls, do not favor them," García Soto said. He believes that actions against high-profile Mexican figures could provide electoral benefits for the U.S. president, as Mexico represents a target that "gives and will give him votes."