After President Trump announced a military coalition to fight cartels and mocked Mexico's refusal to allow operations there, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the U.S. should address drug demand and stop illegal arms trafficking.

USA and Mexico meet Monday in the World Baseball Classic. First pitch in the Pool B game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

MEXICO CITY, March 9 (Reuters) - Mexico's annual inflation rate accelerated in February, landing higher than expectations and surpassing the central bank's target range, official data showed on Monday.