Water, Drones, and Diplomacy: Mexico-US Tensions Rise

President Claudia Sheinbaum recently denied claims that Mexico is sending more water to the United States than required under the Water Treaty.  While discussions over drone strikes are in early stages, a covert operation without Mexico's consent remains a potential last-resort option.

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Sheinbaum Denies Excess Water Transfer to United States

President Sheinbaum denied that Mexico is sending more water to the United States than what is required under the 1944 Water Treaty. She stated that her administration is working closely with the governors of Tamaulipas, Coahuila, and Chihuahua to reach a coordinated agreement on how much water can be transferred without impacting Mexican producers.

US, Mexico in Talks Over Drone Strike Plans Against Cartels

President Donald Trump’s administration is considering the deployment of drones against drug cartels, in coordination with Mexican authorities, according to a report by NBC News. Citing active officials from the military, law enforcement, and intelligence communities, the report indicates that discussions are still in the preliminary stages.

Mexico Halts Fuel Imports from Texas Amid Smuggling Probe

The Mexican government has suspended fuel imports through the Texas border, according to a report by Bloomberg. For the past two weeks, the border crossing between Texas and Mexico has remained closed to trucks transporting gasoline, diesel, and other fuels, following the implementation of stricter cargo inspections by Mexican authorities.

Lawmakers Propose Higher Severance for Wrongful Dismissals

A new legislative proposal in Mexico seeks to amend Art. 50 of the Federal Labor Law (LFT) to significantly increase severance pay for workers who resign due to employer misconduct. The initiative, led by MORENA Deputy Napoleón Gómez aims to improve compensation for employees who end their contracts because of employer violations, such as deceit, unsafe working conditions, or harassment.

Meta Faces Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions

Meta is facing a federal antitrust lawsuit this week over its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks to force the company to divest the platforms, alleging that the purchases were part of a deliberate strategy to eliminate competition in the social networking market.