US-Mexico Tension: White House Portrays Mexico as Cartel-Ruled, President Timid

The White House has since January 2025 framed Mexico as cartel-dominated and its president as well-intentioned but timid, signaling a shift in US-Mexico bilateral rhetoric. This narrative could strain diplomatic relations and affect cooperation on security and trade. The article is an opinion piece from El Financiero, so the claim is an editorial characterization rather than a confirmed policy shift.