Politics · United States · 3 hrs ago
US ambassador cites security and migration results from cooperation with Mexico
US Ambassador Ronald Johnson highlighted security cooperation with Mexico in a statement about work by the US diplomatic mission and its nine consulates.
He said cooperation under President Donald Trump had reached unprecedented levels.
Johnson said Mexican authorities seized more than 500 metric tons of illicit drugs using intelligence provided by the United States, including more than 9.5 million fentanyl pills.
He also said Mexican authorities seized about 90 metric tons of cocaine at sea, and maritime drug trafficking to the United States fell by more than 95%.
He reported a 95% drop in arrests at the southwest US border over the past 12 months, which he said was the lowest level on record.
Johnson also cited firearms seizures, arrests linked to weapons trafficking, and the transfer of fugitives between the two countries.
The figures are presented as results of joint efforts against drugs, weapons trafficking, criminal groups and irregular migration.
US Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson said cooperation between the two countries had produced “historic results” in security, migration and efforts against drug and arms trafficking.
He said US intelligence helped Mexico seize more than 500 metric tons of illegal drugs, including more than 9.5 million fentanyl pills.
Johnson said overdose deaths in the United States had fallen 40% from their peak, and attributed more than 40,000 lives saved to joint efforts.
He reported a 95% drop in arrests at the US southwest border over the past 12 months.
Johnson also said Mexico had made 96 extraditions and transferred 92 violent criminals to US custody.
- Who
- US Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson described the results of cooperation between the United States and Mexico.
- What
- Johnson cited claimed results in security, migration and efforts against drug and arms trafficking.
- When
- El Universal published the report on October 30, 2026. Johnson cited figures covering the previous 12 months and other periods.
- Where
- The cooperation concerns the United States and Mexico.
- Why
- Johnson said the efforts were intended to weaken criminal organizations, reduce trafficking and strengthen public safety.
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The US Border Patrol recorded a 95% drop in arrests at the southwest border, Johnson said.
The month marked the 17th consecutive month with no releases of undocumented migrants into US communities, Johnson said.
El Universal published Johnson's account of the cooperation's results.
- US overdose deaths
- Down 40% from the peak of the crisis
- Drugs seized in Mexico
- More than 500 metric tons, including over 9.5 million fentanyl pills
- Cocaine seized at sea
- Approximately 90 metric tons
- Southwest border arrests
- Down 95% over the previous 12 months
- Mexico-to-US transfers
- 96 extraditions and 92 transfers of violent criminals
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What people are saying
Through coordinated efforts among US agencies, intelligence sharing and decisive law enforcement actions, the United States is weakening terrorist and criminal organizations and strengthening the security of the American people.
This means that more than 40,000 lives are being saved thanks to our joint efforts.
Since we began, Mexico has carried out 96 extraditions and 92 transfers of violent criminals to US custody, including four individuals who were on the FBI's list of ten most wanted fugitives.
We are attacking their entire networks, from cartel leaders and traffickers to money launderers, facilitators and front companies.