In a new press conference from the White House, Presidential spokesperson Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed that Donald Trump's administration keeps the fight against transnational organized crime and the strengthening of border control as a priority, with a special focus on cooperation with Mexico.
Director of La Derecha Diario, Javier Negre's intervention allowed for a deeper discussion on regional security challenges and the role Mexico plays in the advance of the cartels.
When asked about the repression of journalists and young people in Mexico, Leavitt emphasized that, despite the internal problems of the neighboring country, the bilateral relationship is going through a key moment for regional security.
The spokesperson stated that Sheinbaum's administration has shown an "extremely cooperative" stance in sensitive areas:
- Border security
- Migratory control on the southern border
- Joint actions against the cartels
- Information exchange
The White House considers that these mechanisms have enabled "historic progress" in the relationship with Mexico and lay the groundwork for scaling up measures against transnational crime.
Trump evaluates new actions against the cartels
When asked whether there could be a specific strategy toward Mexico similar to the recent plan directed at Venezuela, Leavitt was categorical: President Trump is evaluating new actions to confront the cartels that currently control territories and influence governments in the region.
