Sheinbaum announces visit of US Secretary of National Security amid tensions
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the visit to Mexico of high-ranking US officials, including Secretary of National Security Markwayne Mullin, to follow up on dialogue with Donald Trump on security and trade, amid new bilateral tensions over drug trafficking and sovereignty.
TL;DR
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a visit by senior US officials, including National Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
- The visit follows a call between Sheinbaum and President Trump to discuss security and trade.
- Sheinbaum stressed that collaboration must respect Mexican sovereignty and that each country operates within its own territory.
- Mexico seeks to discuss US drug policy, specifically addiction prevention, with DEA Director Sarah Carter.
- Sheinbaum requested the US reduce drug consumption, prevent arms from entering Mexico, and combat cartels distributing drugs domestically.
- Mexico accepts information exchange but not the operation of US forces or agencies within its borders.
- The meetings occur amid rising bilateral tensions due to US accusations of Mexican politicians' links to organized crime and the extradition of former Sinaloa officials to the US.