Mexico says US-backed police academy lacks federal approval, President Sheinbaum says

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said a police academy backed by the United States lacks the necessary federal approval to operate in the country.

Sheinbaum said any security cooperation between Mexico and foreign governments must comply with Mexican law, underscoring that federal authorization is required for such programs.

The statement comes amid ongoing discussions between Mexico and the United States over security cooperation, a topic that has remained sensitive given questions of sovereignty and jurisdiction over law enforcement training programs.

Details about which specific police academy was referenced, where it is located, or who is operating it were not specified in the available reporting.

Mexican officials have not indicated what steps, if any, will be taken regarding the academy's status following Sheinbaum's remarks.