Senate Vote Allows US Army Personnel into Mexico for Special Ops Training
Mexico's Senate unanimously approved US military entry for joint counter-narcotics training (JCET). Aimed at boosting special ops skills against cartels, the move navigates sovereignty concerns, emphasizing cooperation without subordination amid historical sensitivities.
Mexico’s Senate has unanimously approved the entry of United States military personnel into Mexican territory for joint training exercises, a move aimed at strengthening Mexico’s capabilities in its protracted fight against powerful drug cartels, but one that navigates a complex history fraught with sensitivities over national sovereignty.
In a session Thursday morning, the Senate Plenary voted 76-0 to grant access to U.S. Army personnel. The stated purpose, according to official Senate communications, is for these troops to participate in "Joint Combined Exchange Training" (JCET). This specific program will focus on enhancing the "planning and execution of special operations," deemed critical for providing Mexican military forces with advanced "training, assessment, and immediate reaction" capabilities against highly organized criminal groups.
