Position of the Senate regarding foreign military interference
The Economy Commission of the Mexican Senate issued an emphatic statement after learning of the signing of an agreement by former US president Donald Trump, which authorizes the Pentagon to use military forces against drug cartels in Latin America. The legislative body stressed that, in accordance with Article 76 of the Constitution, only the Upper House can allow the entry of foreign troops into the national territory, highlighting that any contrary action would constitute a violation of international law.
Legal bases and warnings
Senator Emmanuel Reyes Carmona explained that the US directive – which classifies certain cartels as terrorist organizations – seeks to stop the trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit substances through operations in international waters and foreign soil. However, he stressed that such actions require express authorization from the Mexican Senate, after a detailed analysis by specialized commissions such as Foreign Relations or National Defense. “National sovereignty is not negotiable,” he said.
In addition, he cited Article 89 of the Constitution, which grants President Claudia Sheinbaum, as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the exclusive power to ensure principles such as non-intervention and the peaceful resolution of conflicts. “Any non-consensual military deployment would result in sanctions and legal responsibilities for the United States, despite our historical security cooperation,” he warned.
International implications and bilateral cooperation
The legislator emphasized that, although the United States has sovereignty over its internal security decisions, the use of military force in another country without consent violates international treaties and could face internal legal obstacles, such as prior approval by the US Congress. “Mexico has always been clear: we reject foreign interference, but we value bilateral collaboration when it conforms to the legal framework,” he said.
Finally, he reiterated the Mexican government’s commitment to regional security and the fight against drug trafficking, but insisted that any joint action must respect established protocols. “President Sheinbaum has already expressed it: there will be no covert operations in our territory without transparency and formal agreements,” he concluded.
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