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American Society Proposes Mexico-U.S. Treaty Against Crime Outside T-MEC
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American Society Proposes Mexico-U.S. Treaty Against Crime Outside T-MEC

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The American Society of Mexico (AmSoc) has proposed a new bilateral treaty between Mexico and the United States focused on combating organized crime.
  • AmSoc argues that security issues, including organized crime, fentanyl trafficking, and money laundering, should be addressed in a separate treaty, distinct from the economic focus of the T-MEC.
  • The organization believes this new treaty would enhance bilateral cooperation, improve security in Mexico, attract investment, and create jobs.

The American Society of Mexico (AmSoc) has formally proposed the creation of a dedicated Treaty to Combat Crime (TLCC) between Mexico and the United States. The organization, representing the American community in Mexico, argues that security matters, such as organized crime, fentanyl trafficking, and money laundering, warrant a separate agreement rather than being integrated into the ongoing review of the T-MEC (Mexico-United States-Canada Agreement).

The T-MEC must remain an economic treaty. Including security issues in its review would unnecessarily complicate its functioning and divert attention from those tasked with strengthening economic integration.

— Larry RubinPresident of the American Society of Mexico, explaining the rationale for a separate security treaty.

Larry Rubin, president of AmSoc, stated that the T-MEC should remain strictly an economic agreement. He believes that incorporating security issues into its review would unnecessarily complicate its functioning and divert attention from economic integration efforts. "The T-MEC must remain an economic treaty. Including security issues in its review would unnecessarily complicate its functioning and divert attention from those tasked with strengthening economic integration," Rubin explained.

The TLCC should become a 'strategic priority' to strengthen bilateral dialogue, improve security conditions in Mexico, attract more investment, and generate more employment.

— American Society of MexicoStating the expected benefits of the proposed treaty.

AmSoc views the proposed TLCC as a "strategic priority" that would foster deeper bilateral cooperation, improve security conditions within Mexico, and ultimately attract more investment and generate employment. The organization emphasizes that such a treaty requires the participation of authorities, business leaders, and representatives from both nations to establish a high-level security cooperation agenda with shared responsibilities.

International cooperation strengthens sovereignty, while organized crime weakens it.

— Larry RubinArguing for the necessity of bilateral cooperation on security matters.

Rubin also acknowledged the efforts of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in combating fentanyl and stressed the importance of continued collaboration with the United States on various fronts. AmSoc plans to work closely with the administrations of both Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump, as well as political forces in both countries, to advance the TLCC proposal, asserting that international cooperation strengthens sovereignty while organized crime weakens it.

Mexico must be united, the United States must be united, and more importantly, the two countries must be united, respecting the sovereignty of each people.

— Larry RubinEmphasizing the need for unity and respect for sovereignty in bilateral relations.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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