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U.S. Ambassador Hails 2025 U.S.–Mexico Gains, Says Collaboration Will Carry Into 2026

The New Year message emphasizes progress through established binational mechanisms, highlighting Acta 333 as a chief example.

Overview

  • Ambassador Ronald Johnson said the two countries closed 2025 with “historic advances” in security, migration, environmental action and border control, describing illegal crossings as at historically low levels.
  • Mexico and the United States signed Acta 333 on December 15 through the International Boundary and Water Commission to address Tijuana River sewage via infrastructure projects, research, monitoring and planning.
  • Officials reported 2025 security coordination under the Entendimiento Bicentenario that included information sharing and joint operations targeting synthetic drugs, weapons and human trafficking.
  • Reports also cited the transfer of 55 alleged Mexican drug leaders to the United States in February and August 2025 as part of efforts against transnational organized crime.
  • Johnson said cooperation will continue in 2026 through existing institutional channels, with ongoing technical work tied to the T-MEC, while noting no new accords were announced.