Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum contested reports regarding a collaboration with the United States to address drug trafficking through Project Portero. She stated that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) misrepresented the relationship, clarifying no formal agreement exists between her government and the DEA. Sheinbaum asserted that only her administration would announce such agreements. Project Portero aligns with a broader initiative under US President Trump aimed at tackling cross-border drug trafficking through extensive cooperation and training between US and Mexican law enforcement agencies.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has denied reports that her government is teaming up with the United States for a major new initiative to combat drug-trafficking cartels.
Sheinbaum stated that the DEA needed to follow established protocols for making joint announcements, clarifying there was no agreement with the DEA on Project Portero.
Project Portero is part of an ongoing push under US President Donald Trump to stamp out cross-border drug trafficking and aggressively pursue cartels.
The DEA described Project Portero as its flagship operation aimed at shutting down drug-smuggling corridors along the border and enhancing US-Mexico collaboration.
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