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Ken Salazar memoir and North American diplomacy

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Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar traveled to Mexico City in mid-October 2026 to discuss his North American identity and present his memoir, ‘Fronteras. Mi lucha por una América unida’ (Frontiers: My Struggle for a United America). Salazar’s book reconstructs his diplomatic tenure from September 2021 to January 2025. He advocates for a stronger North American alliance to bolster regional competitiveness and address migration. The memoir examines the deep industrial and familial integration between the U.S. and Mexico, while also addressing bilateral tensions regarding energy policy, judicial reforms, and security cooperation. Specifically, Salazar references the July 2024 arrest and transfer of Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, noting the questions it raised concerning the involvement of U.S. agencies and the knowledge held by Mexican authorities. During his book presentation, Salazar also addressed past criticisms regarding diplomatic interference and discussed how Mexico’s judicial reforms have impacted foreign investment. This occurs alongside broader diplomatic developments, including reports from Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Álvarez, who recently briefed the Senate on the Sheinbaum administration’s foreign policy. Velasco emphasized that ‘national sovereignty is non-negotiable’ and highlighted efforts to protect Mexican communities abroad, noting that the consular network assisted over 152,000 protection cases in 2026. Velasco also reported a 67 percent decrease in monthly fentanyl seizures at the southern U.S. border and maintained that commercial relations should remain separate from political and security matters during USMCA negotiations. Additionally, the ministry filed 20 complaints and sent 16 diplomatic notes regarding incidents involving Mexicans in U.S. custody.

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