Guatemala Partners with US for Joint Military Strikes Against Drug Cartels

Guatemala has agreed to conduct joint military operations with the US to tackle drug trafficking. The US also plans to press Honduras for similar cooperation. Mexico, led by President Sheinbaum, remains resistant to US military intervention on its soil, despite persistent pressure from President Trump.

In a bold move, Guatemala has agreed to partner with the United States in conducting joint military operations aimed at dismantling drug trafficking networks within its borders. Sources confirmed this strategic alliance to the New York Times on Thursday.

The collaborative effort also seeks to bring Honduras on board, according to insiders, as part of a broader strategy to persuade Mexico to authorize similar counter-narcotics endeavors. Efforts to obtain comments from relevant officials and agencies were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has consistently shown openness to intelligence sharing yet firmly rejects any direct involvement of US military forces on Mexican soil. This stance contrasts with President Donald Trump's call for increased US military involvement against drug cartels, which includes a willingness to act unilaterally.