Overview

• The plenary approved the nomination 89–1 with 11 abstentions, backed by Morena, PAN, PVEM, PT and MC, with PRI abstaining, and Velasco was sworn in immediately.
• Velasco said Mexico will pursue a scheduled review of the USMCA/T-MEC in its current trilateral form rather than a full renegotiation or a shift to separate bilateral deals.
• He outlined stepped-up security cooperation to curb arms trafficking, citing 125 U.S. investigations, Operación Frontera Norte with 10,000 National Guard members, and expanded ballistics labs.
• Guiding principles for talks with the United States include respect for sovereignty, shared responsibility, mutual trust and cooperation without subordination, with protections for Mexican migrants prioritized.
• The agenda includes follow-through on the Mexico–Canada Action Plan and trilateral coordination for the FIFA World Cup 2026.