Marco Rubio Highlights U.S.'s Need For 'Tangible Results' In The Dismantling Mexico's 'Violent Narcoterrorists Networks'

"Secretary Rubio reaffirmed the United States' commitment to stopping narcoterrorism and stressed the need for tangible results to protect our homeland and hemisphere," the statement added.

The call took place shortly President Donald Trump threatened to "start hitting land with regards to the cartels." "Cartels are running Mexico, it's very sad to watch," Trump said in an interview with Fox News last week.

The remark was quickly dismissed by Mexican counterpart Claudia Sheinbaum, recently telling Bloomberg "I don't believe in an invasion; I don't think it's something they take seriously."

She went on to say that Trump has repeatedly requested U.S. military forces be allowed into Mexico, and she has always rejected the possibility.

In November she had also reiterated that a U.S. military in the country is "ruled out," highlighting an "agreement" between the two nations.

Sheinbaum said during one of her daily press conferences that the agreement "guarantees the sovereignty" of Mexico "even if there are some political figures in the country asking" for a U.S. intervention.

Shortly after, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that even though Mexico has made "historic strides" in cracking down on cartels, Turmp is "very interested in taking additional measures" against criminal organizations.

Speaking during a briefing at the White House, Leavitt emphasized that the Sheinbaum administration has been "incredibly cooperative with the president's efforts at the southern border to crack down on illegal immigration and drug trafficking."

However, she added, Trump is looking at potential additional measures. "His national security team is discussing options all the time," and "additional options are at his disposal."