On Thursday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declared her intention to propose constitutional amendments aimed at safeguarding Mexico’s national sovereignty.

This proposal comes in response to a U.S. government decision that designates six prominent Mexican drug cartels and two Latin American gangs as foreign terrorist organizations.

The list encompasses notorious cartels that are operating within Mexico as well as international criminal organizations active in the region.

During a press conference, Sheinbaum highlighted that the Mexican populace will not stand for any intervention, intrusion, or actions that jeopardize the country's integrity or independence.

She underscored that existing legal measures to limit the activities of foreign agents will be permanently enshrined in the constitution.

Additionally, she proposed a second amendment aimed at enforcing stricter penalties on arms trafficking to reduce the influx of weapons from abroad.

The president pointed out that the U.S. decision was made without consulting Mexican officials and warned that such unilateral actions might pave the way for unauthorized military incursions.

Mexican authorities are currently evaluating the reforms while simultaneously engaging with established law enforcement and diplomatic avenues to tackle ongoing security issues.