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head of the Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, held a meeting in Washington with the Director of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Terrance Cole. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration to combat drug trafficking, curb illegal arms trafficking, and reduce violence levels. According to the Mexican official, these actions respond to President Claudia Sheinbaum’s instruction to consolidate international cooperation as a pillar of the security strategy. For their part, U.S. authorities highlighted that coordination between both countries has led to concrete advances in dismantling criminal networks.

Mexico Gains Ground in International Litigation, Secures Revenue

In the economic and legal sphere, Mexico successfully concluded an international dispute with Luxembourg related to the vessel Zheng He, setting an important precedent for legal sovereignty and foreign trade. The case, which originated in October 2023 after the vessel was detained in Tampico due to customs violations, was brought before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. However, both nations reached an amicable solution that allowed the process to conclude. The outcome not only prevented a larger conflict in international courts but also generated revenue close to 400 million pesos for the Mexican State.

United States and China Evaluate New Trade Mechanism

On the international stage, one of the most relevant announcements came from the United States, where the possible creation of a formal trade mechanism with China, similar to a “Board of Trade,” was proposed. The proposal aims to more structurally define which products should be imported and exported between both economies, with the objective of maximizing mutual benefits and avoiding trade conflicts. This approach emerges in a context of relative stability between both powers, following agreements reached at the end of 2025 to reduce tariff tensions and reactivate commercial exchange.

Europe Remains Cautious Amidst Middle East Tensions

In parallel, the European Union decided not to expand, for the moment, its naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important routes for global energy trade. The decision comes amidst a context of growing tension in the Middle East, where conflicts have begun to affect maritime transit. Despite pressures, European countries opted not to directly involve themselves in the military escalation.

Mexico Reaffirms Humanitarian Support for Cuba

In the political sphere, President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated that Mexico will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Cuba, in response to the call for solidarity made by former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The president emphasized that this stance does not stem from ideological affinities but from humanitarian principles and international cooperation. She also defended the importance of supporting the Cuban people in the face of difficulties arising from the economic blockade.

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