U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the measures taken by President Claudia Sheinbaum's government in Mexico in the fight against cartels and migration. Rubio highlighted the strong action taken by the Mexican government, acknowledging a greater level of cooperation between both countries on issues of migration and drug trafficking since Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Rubio also pointed out the presence of drug trafficking cartels in vast areas of Mexico and the corruption in the country's judiciary. He emphasized that it is unacceptable for thousands of Americans to die due to the illegal drug trade, such as fentanyl coming from Mexico. Furthermore, he highlighted the need to address the existing challenges in the Mexican system to combat illegal migration and drug trafficking.
During his appearance before the U.S. Senate, Rubio mentioned the importance of bilateral cooperation and reiterated that all options are on the table regarding security and the fight against organized crime. These statements occurred in the context of defending Ronald Johnson's nomination as the future U.S. ambassador to Mexico. Johnson expressed his intention to work closely with Mexican authorities and underscored the importance of addressing security and combating crime jointly. In cases where the lives of American citizens are at risk, he also indicated that all available options would be considered to address the situation effectively.
