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Mexico and U.S. Complete Joint Threat-Detection Training for 2026 World Cup Security

The initiative centers on the EDA platform integrating real-time data to support joint decisions along the shared border.

Overview

  • Mexico’s Navy confirmed the Oct. 20–Nov. 7 exercise in Mexico City was conducted under the Bilateral Military Cooperation Roundtable framework.
  • Personnel from Mexico’s Army, Navy, Air Force and National Guard trained with U.S. Northern Command on the EDA digital platform.
  • EDA fuses real-time alerts, data and analysis to identify threats and enhance cross-border situational awareness.
  • Semar said the training met its objectives and emphasized reciprocity, shared responsibility, mutual trust and respect for sovereignty.
  • Operational follow-up has not been detailed, and reports describe continued analyst training and simulations as expected next steps; separately, Claudia Sheinbaum, Donald Trump and Mark Carney met in Washington during World Cup draw events.