In Mexico City on January 24, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her view on U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decree labeling Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups, stating that it "won't help." She highlighted that her government is bracing for the legal consequences of the declaration. Sheinbaum mentioned that a legal team is evaluating the potential economic repercussions of the decree on various groups, even those not associated with organized crime. She emphasized the importance of collaboration and coordination as a more effective approach, stating, "We believe this won't help, but what would help would be joint collaboration and coordination."