Trump urges Mexico to intensify action against cartels after deadly raid
Members of the army patrol the perimeter of Palacio Nacional, where President Claudia Sheinbaum will hold her daily morning press conference about the wave of violence in Mexico, in Mexico City, Mexico, Feb. 23, 2026. (Reuters Photo)
by Agencies
Feb 23, 2026 5:30 pm


U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called on Mexico to strengthen its campaign against drug cartels, a day after a military operation killed a high-profile cartel leader and triggered fresh unrest across the country.

"Mexico must step up their ​effort on Cartels ​and ⁠Drugs!" ‌he wrote ‌in a ⁠social ‌media ​post.

Edited By: Nurbanu Tanrıkulu Kızıl