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Mexico President Sheinbaum says cartel members sent to US were requested by Trump administration

Trump Sheinbaum - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that Mexico sent 37 cartel members to United States at the request of the Justice Department, but insisted it was a “sovereign decision” by Mexico.

Sheinbaum responded to claims by analysts and opponents who said the transfers carried out the previous day were the result of mounting pressure from Washington as President Donald Trump has threatened to take military action on cartels.

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