Hegseth threatened Mexico with military action over cartels

Hegseth Warned of Military Action if Mexico Fails to Meet Trump’s Border Demands
The defense secretary’s told Mexican security officials the U.S. was ready to take unilateral action against the country’s drug cartels.
Report: Defense Secretary Hegseth Threatened Mexico with Military Action
The Wall Street Journal (paywall), citing sources briefed on discussions during the Jan. 31 call, on Friday wrote that the alleged threat stemmed from U.S. concerns over the Mexican government’s alleged links with drug cartels.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth privately warned Mexican officials that US military was prepared to take action against drug cartels: report
The Pentagon chief made the remark during a Jan. 31 call with top Mexican military officials, while urging them to address collusion between their country’s government and violent criminal
Pete Hegseth Reportedly Threatened Mexico With Military Action Over Cartels
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested on a call with leaders in Mexico last month that U.S. military action inside their country was on the table if they did not take on drug cartels, according to a report published Friday.
US threatens Mexico with military action over drug cartels
The United States has threatened Mexico with military action if it does not manage the drug cartels effectively. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth stated that if Mexico does not address the collusion between its government and drug cartels,
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