Mexico and U.S. Discuss Migration Agenda, Highlight Progress Against Trafficking

Mexico's Interior Secretary, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, and Foreign Relations Secretary, Roberto Velasco, met with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, to discuss the bilateral migration agenda. The meeting also included the commissioner of Mexico's National Institute of Migration and representatives from the Mexican Defense and Security secretariats, as well as the Attorney General's Office.

According to a statement from the Mexican Foreign Ministry, the discussion focused on "dialogue on issues of the bilateral agenda in migration matters." The participants highlighted the progress made by the Mexican government in managing the migratory process and emphasized ongoing binational collaboration. This partnership, based on mutual respect, has reportedly helped reduce irregular migration and combat human trafficking and smuggling networks.

Rodríguez stated on social media that there is coordination between the Mexican and U.S. governments to address bilateral issues. She affirmed that the meeting facilitated continued progress through dialogue, cooperation, and respect in migration matters. Mexico has shifted from being primarily a transit country for migrants heading to the U.S. to becoming a destination itself, influenced by increased restrictions imposed by the U.S. This has led many migrants to seek legal status in Mexico to work and settle.