Pentagon chief warns Mexico of possible military operation over drug cartels

RegioNews reports about it The Wall Street Journal, Ukrinform reports.

According to the publication, during a telephone conversation on January 31, Hegseth told Mexican officials that if Mexico did not take action against the collusion between the government and drug cartels, the US military was prepared to resort to "unilateral action."

This statement shocked and outraged Mexican representatives, who believe that the head of the Pentagon was referring to "US military actions inside Mexico."

Hegset then publicly repeated the same message at the US-Mexico border.

It is noted that the US Department of Defense declined to comment on this matter.

On Thursday, a Mexican delegation of several ministers met with Hegset and other U.S. officials in Washington to discuss steps the government has taken to combat the trafficking of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid.

Also this week, Mexico extradited 29 drug cartel leaders to the United States.

US President Donald Trump previously stated that Tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada will take effect on March 4.

Photo: Pete Hegseth / Facebook