Mexico’s President Pushes Constitutional Changes to Save Cartels from U.S. Law

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has introduced a series of constitutional amendments aimed at restricting foreign law enforcement operations within the country.

If approved, the changes would prevent foreign agencies from conducting investigations or legal actions in Mexico without explicit government approval and could allow for criminal prosecution of those involved in unauthorized activities.

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The proposed amendments come in response to the United States’ recent designation of six Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) and Washington’s pledge to take action against them.

The designation, announced by the U.S. Department of State, prohibits American citizens, foreign governments, and financial institutions from engaging with or supporting the designated cartels while also granting U.S. prosecutors new legal tools to target individuals aiding these groups.

Sheinbaum formally submitted the constitutional changes this week, targeting Articles 40 and 19 of Mexico’s constitution.

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She framed the amendments as a defense of national sovereignty, emphasizing that Mexico would not tolerate any outside interference in its internal affairs.

“What we want to make clear in the face of this designation is that we do not negotiate sovereignty,” Sheinbaum stated.

“This cannot be an opportunity on the part of the United States to invade our sovereignty. So, they can name it whatever they want, but with Mexico, it is collaboration and coordination, never subordination, not interference, and much less invasion.”

Political opponents and media outlets in Mexico have previously criticized Sheinbaum, accusing her of shielding drug cartels from foreign scrutiny and law enforcement.

The first proposed amendment to Article 40 would explicitly prohibit any foreign intervention in Mexico’s investigations and prosecutions without express authorization from the Mexican government.

The revised language also bars any foreign power from violating Mexico’s sovereignty by land, sea, or air.

The amendment states in Spanish: “Also, we will not consent to any intervention in any investigation or prosecution without the express authorization and collaboration of the Mexican State within the framework of the applicable laws.”

The second major change involves Article 19, which would establish severe penalties, including mandatory imprisonment without bail, for both Mexican nationals and foreigners who violate Article 40 or engage in weapons-related offenses.

The proposed amendments follow the Trump administration’s decision to formally classify six Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.

This designation enables U.S. authorities to use counterterrorism measures against cartel operatives and those who support them.

It also places additional restrictions on financial transactions linked to these groups.

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Mexico’s radical leftist President Claudia Sheinbaum is pushing to amend their constitution, shielding bloodthirsty drug cartels from America’s righteous justice.

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Sheinbaum’s push for constitutional protections is expected to spark debate in Mexico’s legislative branch.

If approved, the changes could have significant implications for U.S.-Mexico cooperation on drug trafficking and cartel-related violence.

The legislative process will determine whether Sheinbaum’s proposals gain enough support to become law, but the move signals growing tensions between Mexico’s government and the United States over the handling of cartel violence and cross-border law enforcement efforts.

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