As tensions escalate over escalating attacks by Venezuelan narco-terrorists, President Donald Trump is reportedly advancing plans for a new operation to dismantle the drug trade. According to internal reports, the administration is considering deploying U.S. troops into Mexico to combat drug cartels, marking a significant shift in strategy.
The proposed mission would involve sending American forces and intelligence officers into Mexican territory to target cartel operations, including drone strikes on drug labs and key figures within criminal organizations. Early stages of training for this potential operation have already commenced, though officials emphasize that no final decision has been made. Discussions about the mission’s scope remain ongoing.
U.S. troops, likely drawn from the Joint Special Operations Command, would operate under Title 50 authority, which grants intelligence community oversight. CIA officers are also expected to participate in the effort. This approach would represent a departure from previous administrations, which focused on supporting Mexican law enforcement rather than direct military engagement.
The administration aims to keep the mission secret, mirroring its approach to recent covert operations targeting drug-smuggling vessels. A senior official stated that the Trump administration remains committed to addressing cartel threats through an “all-of-government” strategy. However, the plan faces resistance from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who has consistently rejected foreign military involvement in her country’s internal affairs.
Sheinbaum previously emphasized Mexico’s sovereignty, stating, “The United States is not going to come to Mexico with the military.” The White House reportedly seeks to avoid open confrontation, instead opting for clandestine operations using drone strikes to neutralize cartel infrastructure.