Although Mexican government officials are downplaying the possibility, the likelihood of Donald Trump ordering U.S. military action against Mexican drug cartels seems to grow more plausible as the presidential inauguration approaches.
TWO STRONG CHARACTERS — The dynamic between Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump will be one of the most fascinating aspects of the bilateral relationship in 2025. Time magazine recently named Trump its Person of the Year, whIle Forbes named Sheinbaum the world’s fourth most powerful woman.
While many analysts believe Trump will only use the threat of military action as another bargaining chip with Mexico, many of his closest collaborators may be more willing to take the risk and push him to act.
The military strategies could include missile or drone strikes targeting drug labs and other cartel infrastructure or special forces deployments using elite units to eliminate cartel leaders.
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