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Quintana Roo Governor Meets U.S. Security Officials to Strengthen Cooperation
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico /Elections & Politics

Quintana Roo Governor Meets U.S. Security Officials to Strengthen Cooperation

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama met with U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials in Mexico.
  • The meeting focused on strengthening binational cooperation in security and combating crime.
  • U.S. officials recognized Quintana Roo's government for its coordinated efforts in promoting peace and security.

Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama held a meeting with officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Mexico, aiming to bolster security cooperation between the two nations. The discussions centered on reviewing progress in security matters, reinforcing binational collaboration, and tracking joint actions to combat crime and safeguard residents and visitors.

During the meeting, representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security presented a commendation to the Quintana Roo government. This recognition was for the successful results achieved and the coordinated work undertaken to enhance peace and security within the state.

Governor Lezama emphasized that international collaboration has been instrumental in consolidating joint initiatives that benefit both the state's inhabitants and the numerous tourists who visit. She affirmed that security in Quintana Roo is built through coordinated institutional efforts, underscoring a commitment to maintain and strengthen binational cooperation.

The primary objective of these ongoing strategies is to continue advancing joint efforts that effectively combat criminal activity, preserve peace, and ensure better security conditions for families in Quintana Roo and for those visiting for tourism or business.

In Quintana Roo, security is built through coordinated work between institutions, so I reiterate the commitment to maintain and strengthen binational cooperation.

โ€” Mara LezamaGovernor Lezama's statement on the importance of collaboration for state security.
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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.