In the midst of the turmoil shaking the relationship between Mexico and the United States, it is urgent for both countries to understand the importance of staying united and strong, as they have demonstrated in previous negotiations such as the T-MEC.
In this context, local deputy Diego Garrido took advantage of the attention to housing on the political agenda to point out that the capital's Morena members have approved a measure that requires property owners of real estate valued at 4.5 million pesos or more to inform the government about their occupancy.
On the other hand, the U.S. government announced that Mexico had accepted the repatriation of illegal migrants, something that the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs did not confirm and questioned for not adhering to constitutional provisions, with an application date starting from March 12, 2025.
In light of this situation, the head of government of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, plans to send a letter to the White House arguing against this decision, emphasizing that in aluminum and steel trade, the United States exports more to Mexico than it sells to it.
In another instance, President Donald Trump has ordered an analysis of the possibility of imposing reciprocal tariffs on all countries with which he has trade relations, aiming to balance those relations, a measure that has raised concerns in several nations.
In a diplomatic realm, Mexican Chancellor Juan Ramón de la Fuente and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions on various topics, including arms control and migration, seeking points of agreement amidst border tensions.
Enriching the landscape, former magistrate Gabriela Villafuerte made a surprising decision to withdraw her candidacy in a judicial election, while the roles of ministers Yasmín Esquivel and Loretta Ortiz were highlighted in a judicial process, although not without controversy.
In a context of uncertainty, the importance of direct and respectful dialogue between Mexico and the United States is emphasized to address issues of border security, migration, and illicit trafficking, seeking mutual cooperation for the benefit of both nations and the region.
