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Mexico asserts sovereignty over drug war cooperation with US amid diplomatic row

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly rejected U.S. pressure regarding the fight against narcotics, stating that "sovereignty is not for negotiation" while emphasizing active collaboration between her administration and Washington in combating narco-terrorism.

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    Mexican President Claudia sheinbaum emphasizes that Mexico's sovereignty is not up for negotiation regarding security and drug trafficking cooperation with the US.
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    She in claims there has been collaboration between both nations to combat narcotrafficking, despite accusations of a 'narcogobierno'.
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    The exchange highlights tensions over how each side perceives national authority versus international partnership on border issues.
[Mar 14] Sheinbaum states she is not well-informed if there was no collaboration, asserting Mexico works with the US against drug trafficking under its own sovereignty (Jornada.com.mx).