The Government of Mexico rejected the statements of the head of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Terry Cole, who assured that there is a connection between drug trafficking cartels and the Mexican government.

Through a joint statement, the Security Cabinet described the claims as “unsubstantiated” and maintained that they do not correspond to the results that the Mexican authorities have obtained in the fight against organized crime.

Mexican authorities stressed that there is no institutional protection for criminal groups and defended the security strategy implemented by the current administration.

As part of the results, they highlighted the seizure of thousands of firearms, clandestine laboratories, drug shipments, as well as the arrest of priority targets linked to criminal organizations.

Furthermore, he emphasized that collaboration with the United States on security matters is maintained under the principles of mutual respect, cooperation and sovereignty, which is why he called for any accusation between both countries to be supported by evidence and institutional mechanisms.

Terry Cole's statements were made during an event in the United States, where he stated that the cartels maintain a "connection" with the Mexican government.

In response, the Security Cabinet reiterated that national institutions work daily to combat organized crime and that the progress achieved demonstrates the commitment of the Mexican State to security and the rule of law.