The actions of the Mexican and US armed forces in coordination with the authorities of both countries have led to a 97% drop in illegal border crossings between the US and Mexico, according to data from the US Department of Homeland Security, cited by EFE.
In addition, there has been a sharp drop in the total number of doses of fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine seized over the past 90 days.
In a statement, the Mexican Ministry of Defense noted that Mexico's Minister of National Defense, General Ricardo Trevillia Trejo, held a video call with the commander of the North American Command of the Armed Forces of the United States, General Gregory M. Guillot.
During the conversation, the Mexican minister welcomed the efforts of the armed forces of the two countries to reduce the number of illegal border crossings and to limit the trafficking of fentanyl and other drugs, as well as arms smuggling.
The statement from the Mexican Ministry of Defense added that the two discussed strengthening military training and academic exchanges within the framework of cooperation mechanisms existing since 2016.
Yesterday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the Mexican government had sent a diplomatic note to the United States requesting details about the military base that will be built on the common border.
The construction of the military base reflects US President Donald Trump's policy against illegal migration, which has led Mexico to deploy 10,000 National Guard soldiers on the common border. Mexico took these measures to soften Trump's stance on trade and tariffs.
In February, Trump announced that he would "punish" Mexico and Canada by imposing a 25% tariff on U.S. imports of their goods, claiming that the two countries were not doing enough to combat illegal migration and fentanyl trafficking.