Mexico's DEA has faced restrictions since AMLO's sixth year, according to Sheinbaum; he claims the restrictions persist.
In a significant shift from the past, U.S. agencies, including the DEA, are barred from direct operations in Mexico's security efforts under President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo's administration. During a press conference at the National Palace, President Sheinbaum clarified that there is no agreement between Mexico and the DEA for collaborative operations like the DEA's announced "Project Portero."
Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico's sovereignty will not be put at risk and operations related to the country's security are solely the responsibility of Mexican institutions. U.S. agencies are now only allowed to engage in limited roles such as training and intelligence sharing but are prohibited from direct intervention or military presence.
This change in policy comes in response to the past participation of U.S. agencies in operations in Mexico. President Sheinbaum's statement was made following the detention of General Salvador Cienfuegos, a high-ranking Mexican military official who was detained by the DEA. The Federal Attorney General's Office (FGR) is currently investigating the case.
President Sheinbaum has publicly rejected the idea of U.S. troops or agents operating in Mexico. She emphasized that such actions are "absolutely ruled out" and that Mexico has stringent regulations governing foreign agents—including those from the U.S.—operating within its borders. Tight restrictions and logistical limitations, as well as concerns about damaging bilateral relations, further constrain any possible U.S. operational role in Mexico.
| Aspect | Current Status under Sheinbaum Administration | |--------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------| | Formal agreements with DEA | None; Sheinbaum denies any collaboration agreement | | U.S. operational presence | No direct operations or deployments; only limited training workshops | | U.S. military presence | Explicitly rejected; ruled out by Mexico | | Restrictions on foreign agents | Very stringent regulations on U.S. and other foreign agencies | | Collaboration type | Intelligence sharing and training only, no field operations |
The limits set by President Sheinbaum on agencies continue in the current government, as established by President López Obrador. The detention of General Cienfuegos was made by the DEA without evidence, as confirmed by President López Obrador. The director of the Maya Train project expressed concern about past failures and the need to avoid them in the future.
In conclusion, U.S. agencies, including the DEA, are now restricted to indirect roles without formal agreements for security operations on Mexican soil under the current Mexican administration. This move towards increased sovereignty and control over Mexico's security operations is a significant development in the country's relations with the U.S.
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