The United States has deployed about 5,000 active-duty soldiers to the southern border with Mexico as part of President Trump’s efforts to crack down on immigration. General Gregory Guillot of US Northern Command stated that the military is focusing on cross-border intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to target drug cartels driving illegal migration.
Trump has declared a “national emergency” at the border, ordering military leaders to send troops to gain operational control. He has also pressured neighbors like Canada and Mexico to restrict undocumented immigration through tariffs. Mexico, for example, sent 10,000 National Guard members to combat drug trafficking and irregular migration.
Critics have raised concerns about potential human rights violations and US military action against Mexican cartels. Trump designated cartels as “foreign terrorist organizations”, hinting at escalation. Republican officials have supported military strikes on cartels, but Mexico views this as a violation of sovereignty.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed concerns over US surveillance flights near the border. She emphasized the need for coordination and explained that such flights were not unexpected. Guillot, in his testimony, mentioned the possibility of increased maritime presence near Mexico.
Trump’s policies and rhetoric on immigration continue to be polarizing. While he emphasizes border security and cracking down on illegal migration, critics raise concerns about human rights violations and potential for escalations with Mexico’s cartels. The deployment of troops and increased surveillance reflect ongoing tensions between the US and its southern neighbor.
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