US Offers Military 'Aid' to Mexico, Forgets Its Own History
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum wisely rejected Donald Trump's offer of US military intervention against cartels. This isn't just about sovereignty; it's a direct sidestep of a playbook that has failed spectacularly and violently across Latin America. The mainstream media frames this as a simple bilateral disagreement, missing the crucial context: US military interventions, often under the
guise of fighting drugs or communism, have historically fueled proxy wars, propped up authoritarian regimes, and created more instability, from the Contra affair in Nicaragua (1980s, funded by the US) to the destabilization of Honduras (2009 coup, tacitly supported by the US). One might wonder if the US truly believes its military presence could 'solve' complex social and economic issues in
Mexico, or if this is just another iteration of American exceptionalism attempting to 'export' solutions through force. The cartels thrive on a demand largely from the US itself, yet the 'solution' always seems to involve more boots on the ground elsewhere. How many times will this tragic act play out before the curtain finally drops on military 'aid' that only serves to deepen crises?