Mexico has announced plans to deploy 10,000 National Guard troops to its northern border in a bid to curb the flow of fentanyl into the United States. This move is aimed at enhancing border security and improving safety within Mexico, according to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
President Sheinbaum emphasized the humanitarian aspect of the decision, stating that assisting the US in tackling its fentanyl consumption crisis is crucial to prevent overdose deaths. The announcement follows a recent agreement between President Donald Trump and Sheinbaum to postpone tariffs, with Mexico committing to station troops at the border.
In a significant development, the US has agreed for the first time to collaborate with Mexico in preventing the entry of high-powered weapons into Mexican territory. President Sheinbaum hailed this cooperation as a vital component of the agreement.
Addressing Trump's allegations of Mexican government ties to cartels, Sheinbaum firmly refuted the claims, asserting that such accusations are unfounded. She highlighted that reaching an agreement under such circumstances would have been impossible.
Both countries have agreed to continue engaging in high-level discussions on security, migration, and trade following the tariff postponement. President Sheinbaum confirmed that while an in-person meeting was not discussed, ongoing telephonic dialogues will persist, with a particular focus on migration issues during the upcoming month.
