According to media outlets like CNN, the official's popularity in the United States is said to have grown by 20 points. In recent months, Moreno Cárdenas has focused on maintaining ties with high-level U.S. authorities and operating in that country with accusations against the Mexican administration, going beyond any beneficial strategy for the PRI for the 2027 elections. The issue pointed out by 'Alito' is the cancellation of the extraordinary session of the Navy Commission in the Senate of the Republic, where it was planned to authorize the entry of U.S. Marine special forces into national territory to participate in naval exercises, as well as the departure of Mexican Navy elements to Camp Shelby, Mississippi. 'The Morena government stopped the entry of 29 U.S. military personnel who were coming to collaborate in joint training tasks with our armed forces,' stated Moreno Cárdenas, who crossed over to the Fourth Transformation, leveraging his rapport with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. 'This government politicizes everything, even what benefits the country,' he added. While this is part of his perpetual front against the ruling party, the message is a gesture towards U.S. authorities, mainly Marco Rubio, with whom he maintains a close relationship since both were legislators. This occurs amid the Secretary of State's growing popularity following the arrest of former President Nicolás Maduro and the alleged dismantling of cartels in the Venezuelan country. 'As if 29 soldiers were a threat,' said the PRI leader. 'This cooperation has existed for years and has been key to strengthening regional security. But Morena, instead of acting intelligently, turns it into a scandal. They are not occupation troops.' 'Furthermore, they make this decision in a key year for the renegotiation of the USMCA. What message are they sending to our main trading partner?... They are not coming to intervene.'
Mexico Cancels U.S. Military Training Exercises Amid Political Tension
Mexico's Morena government blocked the entry of 29 U.S. soldiers for joint exercises, drawing sharp criticism from an opposition leader. This move comes amid USMCA renegotiation talks and worsening relations with Washington.