President Claudia Sheinbaum stressed that, on the other hand, the Trump government pledged to take steps to prevent arms trafficking that arrives in the Mexican territory
The government of mobilized on Tuesday (4) 10,000 for its border with the, an action that aims to intensify the fight against drug trafficking. This measure is part of an agreement established to prevent the imposition of 25% customs tariffs that could be applied by the US President ,.
During a morning press conference, the president of Mexico, confirmed the movement of the troops and stressed that, on the other hand, the United States pledged to take action to prevent arms trafficking that reaches the Mexican territory. Sheinbaum also said that soldiers were mobilized from other states that “do not have so much security problems” without giving details of the operation. “It’s a mobilization that doesn’t leave the rest of the country without security.”
On Saturday (1), Trump had announced 25% rates on all exports in Mexico and Canada, accusing both countries of allowing the flow of irregular migrants and drugs to their territory. The commercial barrier would be valid from Tuesday (4). The Trump administration also accused Mexico of having an “alliance with cartels” of drug trafficking, which sheinbaum repudiated during the weekend, qualifying the statement of slander. The United States represents the main market for Mexican exports, which are favored by North America’s free trade treaty.
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Posted by Luisa Dos Santos
