Sheinbaum asked the Senate for authorization for the entry of the US Army in support of training elements of the Ministry of the Navy (SEMAR).
In the midst of the controversy unleashed by the intentions of President Donald Trump of send US soldiers to Mexican territory To combat the drug cartels, President Claudia Sheinbaum asked the Congress of the Union that the Senate approve the entry of the United States Army into the country with the purpose of training elements of the SEMAR.
The request, sent by the Ministry of the Interior to the Board of Directors of the Permanent Commission of the Congress of the Union, details that, if approved, The training will take place at the Training and Training Center Specialized Marine Corps, located in San Luis Carpizo, Campeche, between February 17 and March 28, 2025.
According to the official letter, and in accordance with article 76 of the Constitution, It is up to the Senate of the Republic to authorize the federal Executive to allow the entry of foreign troops into the national territory.
What does the collaboration with the United States Army consist of?
The objective of the presence of elements of the US Army is to perform training and training activities in conjunction with the SEMAR Special Operations Unit, strengthening the operational capacity of the Mexican Armed Forces.
If authorized, a delegation made up of 10 elements of the Seventh US Special Forces Group would be allowed to enter. who will carry weapons, ammunition, material and special equipment necessary for combined training.
The document also specifies that the instructors will arrive in the country on February 15, 2025. aboard a C-130 type military aircraft, owned by the US Army, landing at the Campeche International Airport. Its departure is scheduled for March 30, 2025.
The proposal has been submitted to the corresponding commissions for analysis and approval in Congress.
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