Donald Trump / Security Reform

Donald Trump. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that, following Thomas Homan’s appointment as "Border Czar" for president-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, she intends to establish contact with Trump’s transition team ahead of the new administration's arrival. “We will stand firm in defending Mexicans; it is well-documented that migrants play a vital role in the economies of both the United States and Mexico,” she stated.

Homan served as Director of ICE from 2017 to 2018, where he advocated for the "zero tolerance" policy that led to the separation of thousands of families—a measure that was later rescinded following public outcry. He has affirmed his support for Trump’s immigration policies, endorsing large-scale deportations of undocumented individuals. Homan has argued that mass deportations should be seen as a necessary step to uphold national order and security rather than a threat to immigrant communities. 

Ministry of Security Reform. President Sheinbaum outlined the current role of the Ministry of Security as focused on planning and limited coordination. The proposed reform aims to expand its responsibilities, particularly in intelligence and investigation. “Beyond coordination, we seek to formally establish these duties in Art. 21 of the Constitution.”

Sheinbaum has submitted a proposal to the Senate to amend the Constitution to strengthen the Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), currently led by Omar García Harfuch. The reform’s objective is to enhance its role in crime-fighting by formally integrating it into criminal investigations. This integration would authorize the Ministry to support the Attorney General’s Office in conducting investigations and enforcing arrest warrants, working under the supervision of the Federal Public Prosecutor.

Water Treaty With the United States. President Claudia Sheinbaum clarified that the treaty in question is not a new agreement but an extension of one established several years ago. “The recent agreement does not change the treaty’s foundation but is focused on achieving specific goals outlined previously.”

Last week, Act 331, titled Measures to Improve the Reliability and Predictability of Water Deliveries from the Rio Grande for the Benefit of Mexico and the United States, was signed by both governments. The act aims to enhance water delivery reliability and predictability for users in both countries, establish collaborative working groups for project development, identify new water sources, address environmental concerns, and improve water quality in the Rio Grande basin.

The 1944 Water Treaty between Mexico and the United States laid the legal foundation for equitable water distribution between the two nations. This treaty is highly beneficial for Mexico, as it secures an annual delivery of 1,850 million m³ from the Colorado River by the United States. In return, Mexico commits to providing 432 million m³ from the Rio Grande—one-quarter of the volume it receives.