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Mexico’s response to these revelations has been cautious, emphasizing that U.S. surveillance flights are within international airspace. However, the Mexican defense minister admitted ignorance about the drone missions inside Mexican territory and suggested that the operations could amount to espionage. Mexico’s foreign ministry has so far remained silent on the issue, underscoring the diplomatic delicacy surrounding U.S. actions.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and other officials are publicly restrained, but behind the scenes, there is diplomatic unease. The Mexican government appears to realize that U.S. intelligence operations are crucial in managing the cartels, even as they grapple with the sovereignty implications and the risks of escalation.