Mexico rejects foreign agent operations, cites constitutional limits

Omar García Harfuch national sovereignty drug trafficking CJNG international cooperation

Mexican Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch has reaffirmed that the country's Constitution and laws prohibit the operational presence of foreign agents on Mexican soil. Speaking at the International Conference on Drug Control (IDEC) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Harfuch emphasized that while Mexico maintains a solid relationship with the United States based on shared responsibility and intelligence exchange, all security operations must respect national sovereignty.

Harfuch highlighted several security achievements under the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum, including a 51 percent reduction in daily homicides, dropping from 86 to 42. He also noted the destruction of 2,700 laboratories and significant drug seizures, including 80 tons of cocaine at sea and approximately 500 tons of drugs in total.

Regarding organized crime, Harfuch cited the successful military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, which resulted in the death of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho'. Additionally, he reported the recent detention of 20 alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) during simultaneous operations across Hidalgo, Jalisco, and Michoacán, involving the seizure of weapons, drugs, and vehicles.

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Claudia Sheinbaum · International Conference for Drug Control · Jalisco New Generation Cartel · Mexico · Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes · Omar García Harfuch · Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana · United States · United States Drug Enforcement Administration

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities seized 80 tons of cocaine at sea and approximately 500 tons of drugs in total. xeu.mx
[● 2 SOURCES] Daily homicides in Mexico have decreased from approximately 86 to 42, a reduction of about 51 percent. xeu.mx · eltiempomx.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mexican authorities have destroyed 2,700 laboratories. xeu.mx
[● 7 SOURCES] Mexican law and the Constitution prohibit the participation of foreign agents in the country. www.uniradiobaja.com · xeu.mx · www.yucatan.com.mx · buenosdiasbcs.com · elchamuco.com.mx · +2 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Security operations are planned and executed by the Mexican army. www.uniradiobaja.com · www.yucatan.com.mx
[● 4 SOURCES] The Mexican military conducted an operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, that resulted in the death of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho'. diario21.com.mx · www.uniradiobaja.com · www.yucatan.com.mx · eltiempomx.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mexican authorities detained 20 alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) during simultaneous operations in Hidalgo, Jalisco, and Michoacán. quepasamedia.com