Mexico has deployed 10,000 troops to its northern border following tariff threats from US President Trump. On Wednesday, a convoy of Mexican National Guard and Army vehicles was seen patrolling the border near Ciudad Juárez as part of an effort to enhance border security. This movement comes after Trump announced a delay in imposing tariffs on Mexico in exchange for increased border enforcement and a crackdown on fentanyl smuggling by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Despite a decline in migration levels and fentanyl overdoses over the past year, Trump declared a border emergency earlier. As part of the agreement, Mexico has committed to stopping fentanyl smuggling, while the US aims to address the trafficking of American guns into Mexico, which feeds cartel violence and impacts wider regions as criminal groups compete for control of the smuggling industry.
On Tuesday, the first Mexican forces arrived in border cities, with patrols confirmed as part of the newly deployed force. According to government figures, Ciudad Juárez is set to receive at least 1,650 troops, making it one of the largest recipients of these reinforcements, second only to Tijuana, which is slated to receive 1,949 troops. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a Latin America tour, expressed gratitude to the Mexican government for deploying these forces. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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