New Mexico-US Pact to Strengthen Drug, Arms Control

President Claudia Sheinbaum states that a new security agreement between Mexico and the United States will be signed this week. The agreement will focus on curbing the entry of chemical precursors used in the production of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs, as well as strengthening bilateral cooperation in intelligence sharing, arms trafficking, and combating addictions.

This announcement followed the ninth phone call between President Sheinbaum and US President Donald Trump, which was also attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. President Sheinbaum emphasized that the upcoming security agreement is based on principles they have consistently upheld: respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual trust between both countries, and cooperation without subordination.

According to the Mexican president, the agreement is nearly finalized, although the exact date and location for its signing have yet to be determined. She outlined the four key principles guiding the agreement: joint efforts to reduce the influx of fentanyl precursors into Mexico; curbing the flow of firearms from the United States into Mexico; cooperation along the northern border; and intelligence collaboration, including sharing relevant information between both nations.

New Campaign Against Methamphetamine Use

President Sheinbaum also revealed plans to launch a new national campaign against methamphetamine consumption starting September 2025. This campaign will form part of the broader addiction prevention strategy and build on ongoing efforts targeting fentanyl use, which include educational programs in middle and high schools.

“We will now undertake a campaign not only against fentanyl use but also methamphetamines,” states Sheinbaum, adding that Trump expressed interest in the results of Mexico’s current campaigns.