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flag U.S. arrest of Canadian drug suspect in Mexico sparks sovereignty fears amid rising tensions and military activity.

flag Tensions between the U.S. and Mexico escalated in early 2026 after U.S. agents arrested Canadian drug trafficker Ryan Wedding in Mexico City, with conflicting accounts over whether he was handed over voluntarily or apprehended by U.S. personnel—allegedly violating Mexican law. flag The incident followed a January 3 U.S. military operation to abduct Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, raising regional concerns about growing U.S. assertiveness. flag U.S. military activity near Mexican airspace, FAA warnings, and viral images of American aircraft on Mexican runways intensified fears of foreign intervention. flag President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on oil imports to Cuba—Mexico’s supplier—added economic strain. flag Despite decades of security cooperation through the Mérida Initiative, involving U.S. agencies and private contractors, recent actions have sparked worries in Mexico about sovereignty and the long-term impact on bilateral relations.

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