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Sheinbaum to Trump: Cooperation yes, U.S. military intervention no

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated that “there will be no intervention” by the United States in Mexico, after being asked during her morning press conference about recent comments from Donald Trump, who on Monday said he would be “proud” to strike drug facilities in Mexico and Colombia.

“He (Trump) has suggested several times or has said, ‘We offer you a U.S. military intervention in Mexico or whatever you need to combat criminal groups,’” Sheinbaum said Tuesday in response to questions from reporters. “But I have told him on every occasion that we can cooperate, that they can help us with any information they have, but that we operate within our own territory, and that we do not accept intervention from any foreign government,” she stressed.

According to Sheinbaum, the agreement between Mexico and the U.S. “makes very clear the respect for sovereignty, the respect for our territorial boundaries, and that there is collaboration and coordination without subordination.” The president emphasized that Mexico will not request any U.S. military intervention. “We do not want interventions from any foreign government,” she insisted.

On Monday, Trump said he would be willing to carry out attacks inside Mexico and Colombia to stop the flow of drugs into the United States. “We know the addresses of every drug lord… we know everything about each one of them. They are killing our people. It’s like a war. Would I do it? I’d be proud to do it.”

He added that he would likely seek approval from Congress for an attack in Mexico, which would mark an escalation after weeks of targeting ships in the Pacific and Caribbean that the U.S. government claims were trafficking drugs. “And you know what? Both Democrats and Republicans would agree, unless they’re crazy,” he said, before leaving open the possibility of a similar strike in Colombia.

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“Colombia has cocaine factories where they make cocaine… would I destroy those factories? I’d be proud to do it, personally,” Trump said. “I’m not saying I’m going to do it, but I’d be proud to do it, because we are going to save millions of lives by doing so.”

Sheinbaum reiterated during her press conference that both the U.S. president and various officials and lawmakers — including Secretary of State Marco Rubio — have been informed of Mexico’s position. She also recalled that the U.S. government issued a statement indicating that they would intervene only if Mexico requested it.

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Pilot killed and two Pennsylvania state troopers injured in mid-air collision

A pilot was killed and two Pennsylvania state police officers were injured when a Cessna 150 airplane collided with the helicopter they were traveling in during a routine training exercise at a regional airport in the state.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro identified the officers as Corporal Bryce Corman and Trooper Jason Mills, members of the Pennsylvania State Police aviation unit. Both are expected to recover from their injuries, according to ABC.

The county coroner’s office identified the pilot as 57-year-old Paul Sokoloski.

George Bivens, acting commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, said the collision occurred at around 6:50 p.m. Wednesday. The helicopter was flying several feet above a grassy area near a runway at Carlisle Regional Airport when the small plane approached from behind.

According to investigators, the Cessna suddenly veered to the right moments before the collision, striking the helicopter’s tail rotor before also hitting its main rotor.

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The airplane crashed a short distance away and broke into several pieces, while the helicopter lost its tail and other components before crashing on its side.

Police said Corporal Corman opened a window and helped Trooper Mills escape from the helicopter because they feared the aircraft could catch fire.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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Argentina’s Milei Links Low Birth Rates to Abortion and Feminism

Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday blamed feminism and the legalization of abortion for the country’s declining birth rate, arguing that the demographic trend is creating economic and pension-system challenges.

“We are paying a very high price for the madness of the green scarves,” Milei said during a speech at the Council of the Americas in Buenos Aires, referring to the symbol associated with the feminist movement and the campaign for legal abortion in Argentina.

According to Milei, Argentina is failing to reach the population growth and birth rates needed to maintain demographic replacement.

He also linked the decline in births to future challenges for the country’s pension system and workforce.

“That passion for killing children in the mother’s womb is costing us in terms of growth and pensions. It is also costing us in terms of human capital,” the president said.

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Milei has consistently opposed abortion, which has been legal in Argentina since 2020. The law was considered a major victory for the feminist movement across Latin America at the time of its approval.

In February 2024, lawmakers from Milei’s La Libertad Avanza (LLA) party introduced a bill seeking to repeal voluntary abortion legislation.

Under Argentina’s current law, abortion is legal, safe and free of charge up to the 14th week of pregnancy. After that period, it is permitted when the pregnancy poses a risk to the woman’s life or health, or when it resulted from rape.

Milei has repeatedly criticized abortion

The Argentine president has also criticized abortion and feminism in international forums. During his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2024, he attacked the feminist movement and denounced what he described as the “bloody agenda of abortion.”

His latest comments come amid growing concerns over Argentina’s demographic outlook and the potential long-term effects of declining birth rates on economic growth, the labor force and social security.

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Virginia Police Arrest Salvadoran Man in Great Falls Woman’s Killing

Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos, 19, identified by federal officials as an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador, was arrested in connection with the death of Carmen Lizet Puch, 42, who was found dead Monday, the Fairfax County Police Department said.

Authorities said Cedillos-Campos and Puch were coworkers and were also involved in an “intimate relationship.”

“Our victim suffered numerous stab wounds in a truly brutal and indescribable manner,” Police Chief Kevin Davis said during a news conference Wednesday.

Investigators said surveillance video showed Cedillos-Campos at the restaurant where he and Puch worked, allegedly taking a fixed-blade knife, a pair of black latex gloves and a bottle of water before leaving.

“He left with the intent to harm and kill the victim,” Davis said.

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Cedillos-Campos was arrested Wednesday morning in Maryland and confessed to the killing, according to Davis. He is awaiting extradition to Virginia. Authorities have not said whether he has an attorney representing him.

The Department of Homeland Security said Cedillos-Campos had previously been arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in 2024 after allegedly crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally near El Paso, Texas.