US, Mexico Boost Security, Migration, and Tech Cooperation

Officials from the United States and Mexico met to discuss shared security, migration management, and the inclusion of technological collaboration as a new foundational pillar of the bilateral alliance.

According to Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) the meeting seeks “to advance joint efforts to ensure North America is the most prosperous, dynamic, and secure region in the world,” reports La Razón. Both countries aim to build a long-term regional competitive advantage, integrating security with economic and technological development.

The relationship between the United States and Mexico is a complex one. It is defined by a border of more than 3,000km, annual trade volume under the USMCA that exceeds US$860 billion, and shared security and migration challenges. Historically, this cooperation has been framed by agreements such as the Bicentennial Framework for Security, Public Health, and Safe Communities, which replaced the Merida Initiative.

This framework, firstly announced through X, has sought to shift from a reactive approach to one that addresses the root causes of violence and migration. The formal inclusion of technology as a strategic pillar, reports SRE, responds to the global trend of nearshoring. It also addresses the need to strengthen North American supply chains against other regions, particularly in high-value sectors like semiconductors and electromobility.

The meeting focused on three specific action areas with direct implications for the business sector and regional stability.

First, regarding security, the dialogue focused on intensifying collaboration to dismantle transnational organized crime networks. Key points include combating arms trafficking from the United States to Mexico and fighting the production and distribution of synthetic drugs, especially fentanyl. For businesses, this translates into an effort to secure logistics chains and reduce operational risks associated with insecurity. Increased intelligence sharing and joint operations at border points and customs are expected.

Second, regarding migration, both countries agreed to strengthen strategies for orderly, safe and regular migration. This involves not only managing flows at the border but also investing in countries of origin to mitigate the root causes of forced migration. The regularization of migration is crucial to meet labor demand in key sectors of the US economy and to formalize a workforce that already contributes significantly to the regional GDP. An expansion of legal temporary work visas and greater coordination in processing asylum requests could address this problem.

Finally, technological and economic cooperation show the greatest potential for economic impact. The discussion addressed creating a North American ecosystem for the semiconductor industry, promoting electromobility and developing AI to reduce dependency on Asian markets and position the region as a leader in future technologies. For the private sector, this opens investment opportunities in advanced manufacturing, software development, and digital infrastructure construction.