Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum Denies Awareness of US Drug Initiative

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denied reports of a US-Mexico pact on “Project Portero,” a DEA-announced initiative to combat drug cartels. She clarified no agreement exists, stressing only her administration can authorize such deals. She suggested the DEA may have confused a small police workshop in Texas. While rejecting Portero, Sheinbaum acknowledged ongoing cooperation with President Trump’s administration on border security and extraditions, including transferring dozens of cartel suspects. Trump has pressured Mexico with tariff threats tied to drugs and immigration. Despite tensions, Sheinbaum avoids confrontation, affirming sovereignty while insisting no US military action will occur in Mexico.