The Mexican government categorically rejected statements by the head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Terry Cole, about alleged ties between the Mexican authorities and organized crime. This was stated in a joint press release by the security agencies of the Latin American country.

"In connection with the statements made by DEA Administrator Terry Cole, who claimed that there is an alleged ‘link’ between the cartels and the government of Mexico, it is important to clarify the following. These claims are baseless and do not correspond to the results of the fight against criminal organizations, which the government of Mexico has publicly presented and which can be verified," the document emphasizes.

The authorities recalled that the national security strategy is built on a policy of ‘zero impunity.’ As proof that criminals receive no protection, the communiqué cites data on the detention of more than 80 current and former public officials, including seven mayors. In addition, it notes that from the current administration’s assumption of office in October 2024 through June 30, 2026, nearly 500 tons of drugs and more than 5.5 million fentanyl pills were seized. At the same time, from September 2024 to June 2026, the average daily number of intentional homicides in the country fell by 48%.

Earlier, DEA Administrator Terry Cole stressed that the agency is directing all its power toward fighting the cartels and everyone who profits from poisoning American citizens. "This includes the deadly link between cartel networks and the Mexican government," Cole claimed. According to him, the cartels and the republic’s authorities are "inseparable," and for his agency they are "priority number one."