Trump announces US land strikes on Mexican drug cartels

President Trump announced the United States will begin land strikes against drug cartels in Mexico and said his actions are limited only by his 'own morality.' Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said she rejects US military intervention.

President Donald Trump said the United States will begin land strikes against drug cartels in Mexico. He made the announcement after public comments following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Mr Trump also told The New York Times that the only limit on his actions is 'his own morality.' Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said she rejects any US military intervention. Key points: - Trump announced plans for US land strikes targeting Mexican drug cartels. - He stated his use of force is limited by 'his own morality' and said he did not 'need international law' when operating in the region. - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has repeatedly rejected proposals for US military intervention. - The announcement came in the days after the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and alongside other foreign policy moves Mr Trump discussed publicly, including an announced oil transfer plan. Summary: The announcement could increase diplomatic tensions between the United States and Mexico and draw attention from other regional partners. Undetermined at this time.