Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum won't allow U.S. troops to target drug cartels in Mexico that President Donald Trump has designated as terrorist groups.

MEXICO CITY — U.S. military forces will not strike Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum vowed Friday in response to reports that President Trump has secretly directed the Pentagon to take action against Latin American drug cartels.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly rejected suggestions that U.S. forces could enter Mexico, following reports that President Donald Trump authorised the Pentagon to use military power against Latin American drug cartels designated as terrorist organisations.