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Mexico, U.S. Discuss Bilateral Agenda, Protection of Nationals
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Mexico, U.S. Discuss Bilateral Agenda, Protection of Nationals

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco met with U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson to discuss bilateral issues.
  • The meeting addressed coordinated work between Mexico and the U.S. based on mutual respect and shared responsibility.
  • Key topics included the case of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, protection for Mexicans facing ICE raids, and accusations against a Sinaloa governor.

Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco met with U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson on Tuesday to review the bilateral agenda. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) shared an image of the meeting, stating that "Mexico and the United States work in a coordinated manner, based on respect for sovereignty, mutual trust, and shared responsibility."

The discussion occurred amidst significant bilateral issues. These include the recent life sentence handed down to Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada in the United States, the protection of Mexican nationals facing ICE raids that have resulted in 17 deaths, and accusations against the governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya.

Earlier, Foreign Minister Velasco also met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the closing of the World Cup, congratulating him on the successful organization of the final event in New Jersey.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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