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    Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Proposes Constitutional Reforms Following Cartel Terrorist Designations Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday she will propose constitutional reforms aimed at protecting Mexico’s sovereignty after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration designated six Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. The U.S. designations have stirred worry in Mexico that it could be a preliminary step toward U.S. military intervention on Mexican territory in pursuit of the cartels, something Mexico sharply rejects. “The Mexican people will not accept under any circumstances interventions, interference or any other act from abroad that could be harmful to the integrity, independence and sovereignty of the nation,” Sheinbaum said. On Thursday, the designation of eight Latin America-based criminal organizations was published in the U.S. Federal Register, carrying out a Jan. 20 executive order by Trump. The U.S. hopes the designation, something usually reserved for terrorist groups with political rather than economic objectives, will increase pressure on the groups. Sheinbaum said during her daily press briefing Thursday that Mexico also wouldn’t allow outside involvement in investigations or prosecutions without authorization and collaboration of the Mexican government. Former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Sheinbaum’s predecessor, had already written into Mexican law limits to how foreign agents could operate in Mexico, limiting their independence and requiring that Mexican authorities be informed of their movements. Sheinbaum proposes enshrining those limits in the constitution. “What we want to make clear in the face of this designation is that we do not negotiate sovereignty,” Sheinbaum said. “This cannot be an opportunity for the United States to invade our sovereignty.” Her administration also proposed reforming the constitution to apply the most severe penalties available under law to foreigners involved in the building, smuggling and distribution of guns. Mexico has long demanded that the U.S. do more to prevent the flood of guns into Mexico from U.S. gun shops and manufacturers. Her Morena party and its allies hold majorities in both chambers of Congress and have been able to pass a number of other constitutional reforms. How can Mexicans accept thier corrupt government putting up even more barriers and blocking assistance to the long suffering citizens. If she cared about Mexicans she would be asking anyone to come lend a hand to help end this scourge. Is she not introspective enough to ask herself why are millions of my fellow citizens risking thier lives to flee this beautiful country and their families and way of life. Wake up Good folks of Mexico and elect some leaders that will bring safety and prosperity to your great country. Because the u.s are just as corrupt and the know where ever the u.s goes all the leave behind is destruction Stfu please. We are where we are because of Felipe Calderón and his deal with the CDS. Isreal sends missiles all the time to neighboring countries who have terrorists that harm their people. If we send missiles into Mexico what would be the difference. We gave Mexico plenty of money and training to deal with their cartel problem. They can’t fix it so now we must fix it for them. No more BS time. No more talking time. No more hugs and kisses for cartels. Just like Iran, Lebanon and Yemen that don’t do anything. It’s time to let the missiles fly. Let’s start blasting. I already signed up. Nuff Said!!! You’re a complete idiot!! The u.s made and financed the cartels you think they want them gone? Who will they sell their weapons to Its alright let them show how currupt they are we the americans will bomb the shit out of mexicos weak ass military if we want they wont even last a week let it come to light that she is trying to protect her flow of drug money secretly going to her pocket n see wat happens si no se alignia she will pay believe m

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    Good news: Rassie invited these 20 overseas players to a 26- strong online Springboks camp.

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    Rassie Erasmus has invited 20 overseas-based players to take part in a virtual alignment camp next month where he will set out his goals for the 2025 Springboks. The South African boss last week confirmed a squad of 56 to attend an in-person camp in Cape Town in early March and he has now confirmed the names of those who will log on for a separate online gathering.

    The virtual session aimed at touching base with the likes the Japan-based Pieter-Steph du Toit and the England-based Handre Pollard will also accommodate six South African-based players.

    It includes a first squad call-up for Jonathan Roche, the uncapped Stormers centre who has made six appearances so far in his breakthrough season for John Dobson’s URC side.

    A statement read: “Rassie Erasmus has invited a group of 26 players to the first virtual Springboks alignment camps of the year on Wednesday, March 27, following the first in-person camp in Cape Town from Monday, March 10, to Wednesday, March 12.

    “Along with his assistant coaches and management team, Erasmus will host two virtual sessions on the day – one with the Japanese-based players and the other with the players playing in the northern hemisphere and domestically – to accommodate their respective time zones. In addition to this group, 56 players have been invited to the Cape Town camp.

    “A total of 18 Rugby World Cup winners have been included in the virtual alignment camp group, with another four capped Springboks also involved. The only new player in this group is Jonathan Roche, who earns his first invitation to a Bok alignment camp, with the other five locally-based players having either worn the Springbok jersey or been invited to an alignment camp before.

    “Options are being investigated for a match prior to the Castle Lager Incoming Series when the Boks take on Italy in back-to-back Tests on July 5 and 12 followed by a clash against Georgia on July 19.

    “The Boks will then defend their Castle Lager Rugby Championship title against Australia, New Zealand and Argentina between August and October before the traditional Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November.”

    Erasmus said: “It is vital for us that all the players on our radar are exposed to our plans and goals for the season, so we intend to replicate our presentations to the group in Cape Town with these players, so everyone is on the same page as we embark on this challenging season.

    “With a wide group of players invited to the respective alignment camps, we are excited to grow our player base and expose all these individuals to the national structures, as well as to explain what our expectations are of them for the forthcoming season.

    “Many of these players have won a World Cup before, but we made it clear before the 2023 showpiece in France that we have to continue adapting and improving to remain at the top of our game – not only this season but also as we build toward the 2027 World Cup in Australia

    Virtual Springboks alignment camp squad

    Kurt-Lee Arendse (Dynaboars)

    Damian de Allende, Lood de Jager (both Wild Knights)

    Faf de Klerk, Jesse Kriel (both Canon Eagles)

    Dan du Preez, Jean-Luc du Preez (both Sale Sharks)

    Pieter-Steph du Toit (Toyota Verblitz)

    Thomas du Toit (Bath)

    Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg, Cobus Reinach (both Montpellier)

    Herschel Jantjies, Jonathan Roche (both DHL Stormers)

    Jean Kleyn (Munster)

    Cheslin Kolbe (Suntory Sungoliath)

    Elrigh Louw (Vodacom Bulls)

    Trevor Nyakane, Siya Masuku (both Hollywoodbets Sharks)

    Malcolm Marx (Kubota Spears)

    Franco Mostert (Honda Heat)

    Handre Pollard (Leicester Tigers)

    Kwagga Smith (Blue Revs)

    RG Snyman (Leinster)

    Nico Steyn (Emirates Lions)

    Marnus van der Merwe (Scarlets)

    Jasper Wiese (Urayasu D-Rocks)

     

     

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