U.S., Mexico Reaffirm Security Partnership; Washington Demands “Concrete, Verifiable” Results

Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on Thursday to discuss security cooperation and reinforced the importance of the U.S.-Mexico partnership, both governments said in a joint statement. The call comes amid heightened focus on border enforcement and coordinated efforts to curb cross-border crime.

In a post on X, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs said Washington made it clear that “incremental progress” in addressing border security challenges would be “unacceptable.” The statement signaled a tougher U.S. stance as both countries prepare for further bilateral talks.

The State Department added that upcoming engagements with Mexico will require “concrete, verifiable outcomes” to dismantle “narcoterrorist networks” and ensure a real reduction in fentanyl trafficking. U.S. officials said the objective is to protect communities on both sides of the border by strengthening joint action against organized crime.

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