In a jaw-dropping move, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has added the Sinaloa Cartel to Mexico’s National Protection List, granting it legal safeguards akin to cultural treasures, after spurning President Trump’s offer of U.S. military aid to combat drug lords, sources have confirmed.
“Sovereignty means protecting our heritage, even the spicy ones!” Sheinbaum declared at a Mexico City presser, insisting cartels are “part of our vibrant history.”
Trump’s proposal, which included drone strikes and troop deployment, was slammed as “gringo meddling,” with Sheinbaum claiming Mexico’s National Guard can handle the fentanyl crisis alone.
Conservatives on X erupted, labeling her move a “narco love letter,” while GOP senators cried foul, citing Mexico’s 450% spike in U.S. citizen arrests for cartel ties.
Liberals praised her “bold nationalism,” but critics warn the protection list status could embolden cartels, already controlling 30% of Mexico.
As of press time, Sheinbaum was spotted pitching a “Cartel Cultural Festival” to boost tourism.
