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Marco Rubio and Roberto Velasco meet to discuss security and migration
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Mexican Foreign Secretary Roberto Velasco in Washington to discuss critical bilateral issues, including irregular migration, fentanyl trafficking, and the dismantling of criminal cartels. Rubio urged Mexico to take “decisive actions” to end illegal immigration and stop the flow of illicit drugs and weapons into the United States.
During the meeting, Velasco emphasized that while Mexico is committed to security cooperation, such efforts must be conducted under the principles of respect for national sovereignty, shared responsibility, and collaboration without subordination. The discussions also covered the protection of human rights for Mexican migrants in the U.S. and the impact of illegal arms trafficking from the U.S. into Mexico.
The diplomatic encounter occurs alongside high-stakes economic negotiations. While Velasco addressed security, Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard is also in Washington attempting to negotiate trade terms to prevent new tariffs. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has expressed optimism regarding potential trade agreements this week, even as regional trade tensions involving Canada and the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) persist.
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Claudia Sheinbaum · Marcelo Ebrard · Marco Rubio · Roberto Velasco · U.S. Department of State
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- [● 2 SOURCES] President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed optimism that trade agreements could be reached within the week. www.elbuentono.com.mx · www.am.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] The meeting addressed progress in combating transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, and arms trafficking. yucatanalamano.com · www.excelsior.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard is in Washington to negotiate trade terms to avoid new tariffs. www.elbuentono.com.mx · www.am.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] The officials discussed the protection and human rights of Mexican nationals during migration processes in the United States. yucatanalamano.com · www.excelsior.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mexican Foreign Secretary Roberto Velasco emphasized that bilateral cooperation must respect Mexico's sovereignty and territorial integrity. yucatanalamano.com · www.excelsior.com.mx
- [● 5 SOURCES] Marco Rubio called for decisive actions to end illegal immigration, halt fentanyl trafficking, and dismantle cartels and foreign terrorist organizations. nuevapresencia.com · yucatanalamano.com · www.elbuentono.com.mx · www.am.com.mx · www.elfinanciero.com.mx