Trump warns Mexico: 'If you don't do your job against drugs, we will'

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Mexican authorities on Wednesday, stating that if they "don't do their job" against drug trafficking, Washington will take matters into its own hands. This declaration, made at a White House event, underscores the ongoing tension between the two nations, particularly after Trump repeatedly hinted at the possibility of unilateral U.S. intervention within Mexican territory to combat drug cartels – a notion vehemently rejected by the Mexican government on grounds of national sovereignty. Trump's remarks come at a particularly delicate juncture for bilateral relations. Recently, a state anti-drug operation in Chihuahua involved CIA agents operating without the prior knowledge of Mexico's federal government, a move that has been met with strong disapproval. Furthermore, the governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, a member of President Sheinbaum's Morena party, has been accused of drug trafficking by a U.S. federal court, alongside nine other officials. Mexico has stated that while the U.S. has requested extradition, it has not provided sufficient evidence of guilt. From our perspective at ABC Color, these statements by President Trump highlight a recurring pattern of U.S. pressure on Mexico regarding drug policy. While we acknowledge the shared challenge of combating transnational crime, the U.S. approach often seems to prioritize unilateral action and external pressure over genuine cooperation and respect for Mexican sovereignty. The emphasis on intervention, rather than collaborative strategies that respect Mexico's legal and political frameworks, risks further straining a relationship that requires mutual trust and understanding. The international media often focuses on the U.S. demand for action, but here in Paraguay, and indeed across Latin America, we see this as a critical issue of national sovereignty and a test of diplomatic respect.

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if you do not do your job, we will do it.