Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has introduced a series of constitutional amendments aimed at restricting foreign law enforcement operations within the country.

If approved, the changes would prevent foreign agencies from conducting investigations or legal actions in Mexico without explicit government approval and could allow for criminal prosecution of those involved in unauthorized activities.

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The proposed amendments come in response to the United States’ recent designation of six Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) and Washington’s pledge to take action against them.

The designation, announced by the U.S. Department of State, prohibits American citizens, foreign governments, and financial institutions from engaging with or supporting the designated cartels while also granting U.S. prosecutors new legal tools to target individuals aiding these groups.

Sheinbaum formally submitted the constitutional changes this week, targeting Articles 40 and 19 of Mexico’s constitution.