The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, highlighted the importance of reducing the arms trafficking from the United States to Mexico. She referred to the cooperation agreements established in a security meeting in Washington. Furthermore, she mentioned the extradition of 29 Mexican drug traffickers, emphasizing collaboration on security, a key aspect for President Trump.
Regarding the seizure of fentanyl in Mexico, Sheinbaum and her team were working on strategies to combat drug trafficking before the pressure from Trump began. The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, reported that more than one ton of fentanyl was seized and 329 clandestine laboratories were dismantled in a recent operation.
Sheinbaum also mentioned the implementation of 'Operation Northern Border', which resulted in the seizure of fentanyl and arrests of individuals related to organized crime. Regarding arms trafficking, the president pointed out the importance of reviewing the work that the United States is doing in this area, emphasizing the security of Mexican citizens and binational cooperation.
Donald Trump decided to postpone tariffs on Mexico after speaking with Claudia Sheinbaum. During a press conference, the president explained the arguments presented to achieve this pause in tariffs. She also highlighted the decrease in the trafficking of fentanyl from Mexico to the United States, indicating a reduction of 41.5% in the first two months of the year, according to data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
