The newspaper La Jornada urged Mexican authorities to strengthen measures to guarantee national sovereignty and prevent Trumpism from using drug trafficking as a pretext for actions on Mexican territory.
In an editorial published on January 17, 2026, the Mexican newspaper La Jornada emphasized the need for authorities to bolster measures aimed at protecting national sovereignty. According to the outlet, this is essential to counter any temptation from Trumpism to encroach on Mexican territory under the pretext of combating drug trafficking.
La Jornada, a left-leaning publication with a long history in Mexico, has been outspoken on issues of national independence against external influences, particularly from the United States. The context arises amid renewed tensions between Mexico and its northern neighbor, heightened by political rhetoric linking organized crime to cross-border interventions.
No specific measures were detailed in the statement, but the call highlights the importance of vigilance and firm diplomacy to preserve territorial integrity. This stance reflects broader concerns in Latin America about the resurgence of interventionist policies.
