What Happened
Trump Administration Seeks Public Win Ahead of Midterm Elections
The Trump administration is pushing Mexico to expand its cooperation against cartels, with an eye toward joint operations with the US. The goal is to achieve a public security win before the midterm elections, as the administration faces pressure from high gas prices and inflation. The proposal includes broader intelligence sharing and potentially having US security personnel accompany counter-cartel operations inside Mexico. The move puts new strain on the cross-border relationship, as reported by The New York Times.