Yesterday, a meeting took place between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Mexico's high-level security delegation to discuss enhancing security cooperation between the two nations. The U.S. team included Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, while Mexico's delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente. The meeting aimed to strengthen efforts to secure borders, dismantle cartel organizations, and halt illicit drug and weapon flows.
The Mexican delegation also included Secretary of Security and Civilian Protection Omar García Harfuch, Attorney General Alejandro Gertz, Secretary of Defense Ricardo Trevilla, and Navy Secretary Raymundo Morales.
Secretary Rubio acknowledged Mexico's efforts in securing the shared border. He noted the deployment of 10,000 National Guard troops by Mexico, significant seizures of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, and the expulsion of 29 major cartel figures for prosecution. These actions contribute to making both countries safer.
Both parties emphasized the need for continued action beyond meetings. They proposed establishing a timetable with regular touchbacks to target clear goals and achieve sustainable results.
