Overview
- Both sides assessed advances under the Programa de Cooperación sobre Seguridad Fronteriza y Aplicación de la Ley and confirmed the high‑level implementation group is active and working.
- Operational measures highlighted include the “Misión Cortafuegos” initiative to curb illicit arms flows, expanded inspections, eTrace use, ballistic identification, and broader information sharing.
- A U.S. State Department spokesperson said the discussion covered results from the inaugural binational group and the need for joint actions against fentanyl and weapons trafficking.
- Mexico noted ongoing steps such as sharing customs cargo manifests, creating a bilateral working group on illicit finances, and cooperation on civil asset forfeiture and judicial follow‑through.
- Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente called the session very productive and said reported U.S. visa revocations for Mexican officials were not discussed.