Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday rejected U.S. "intervention" in Mexican territory, including deploying attack drones along the U.S.-Mexico border against drug cartels.

During her daily press conference, Sheinbaum reiterated her long-standing opposition to such measures, emphasizing coordination and cooperation without subordination.

"That wouldn't solve anything. The solution is to be permanently addressing the causes and making arrests, which have to do with intelligence and investigation, coordination, and zero impunity," she said, adding that Mexico does not accept such measures.

U.S. media reported that the White House is still weighing its options and has not yet finalized a plan for its fight against drugs.

In January, U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency along the U.S. southern border, and in February, the U.S. government designated Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations.

The Mexican president has repeatedly made it clear that U.S. authorities have no jurisdiction over Mexican territory. 

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