Investing.com -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed on Wednesday that drone flights conducted by the U.S. over Mexican territory are part of a legal and collaborative operation with the U.S. government. The president addressed the matter during her regular morning press conference, stating that these flights have been a part of U.S.-Mexican operations for many years.

The confirmation comes amid strained relations with the U.S., following President Donald Trump's pledge to categorize Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations. This move is part of his initiative to halt the influx of the synthetic opioid fentanyl into the U.S. Despite the tension, Sheinbaum emphasized the legality and collaborative nature of the drone flights, indicating an ongoing cooperation between the two countries.

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