Ex-DEA Chief Urges Mexico to Leverage US Military Assets Against Cartels

Former DEA administrator Derek Maltz publicly advised Mexican President Sheinbaum to use US military resources to dismantle cartels, emphasizing the need to weaken official protection networks. This marks an unusual direct intervention by a former US official in Mexican security policy, potentially straining bilateral relations. The proposal's feasibility is uncertain, as it touches on sovereignty and existing cooperation frameworks.