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AFBytes briefing

U.S. officials continue to press Mexico on cartel activity that fuels fentanyl flows and violence along the southern border. Coordination between the two governments directly shapes enforcement outcomes and the availability of illicit drugs inside the United States.

Key entities

  • Mexico
  • Border
  • Cartels
  • Mexican
  • Sheinbaum
  • Tunnel

What to watch next

  • Watch for the next public remarks from the incoming Mexican administration on security cooperation and any scheduled bilateral meetings that outline concrete enforcement targets.
  • Next bilateral security meeting or congressional testimony on border funding will show whether cooperation channels remain open.
  • Watch for the next Department of Homeland Security quarterly border statistics release to see whether tunnel discoveries are rising.
  • Monitor Customs and Border Protection monthly southwest border encounter statistics for changes in tunnel-related activity.
  • Watch for formal charges or diplomatic statements from both governments.

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