The president of México, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo confirmed that México and Canada agreed a new stage of Security cooperation in order to face drug trafficking and, in particular, the Fentanyl traffic which affects all North America.
During the visit of the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carny To the National Palace, Sheinbaum explained that the understanding occurs under a scheme of Respect for the sovereignty of both countries and with an integral approach: to attend both the production and the social causes that feed the consumption and transfer of drugs.
“The important thing is that there is an agreement, a security coordination with respect to our sovereignty: how fentanyl occurs, how it enters the United States. That is why we have always talked about addressing the causes,” He emphasized.
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Mexican cartels and Canadian gangs: a shared problem
Prime Minister Carney surprised to recognize that Mexican cartels operate in Canada And that, in turn, Canadian gangs maintain links in México. He said that it is a Shared problem that demands a common strategy.
To do this, both governments will raise cooperation in several areas: • Intelligence exchange • Coordination of organized crime operations • Cybersecurity strengthening • More strict border controls.
The central objective is to stop the Flow of drugs, weapons and illicit resources that cross the borders of North America.
The United States factor and new sanctions
The announcement of the México – Canada agreement coincided with the sanctions of the United States Department of the Treasury against six people linked to The Mayos a faction of the cartel of Sinaloa.
Among those indicated is Hilda Araceli Brown Federal Deputy of Morena and former mayor of Rosarito, accused of collaborating with Candelario Arcega Aguirre Cartel’s political operator. Washington accuses them of influencing municipal structures to facilitate drug trafficking.
Sanctions include: • Blocking of bank accounts and goods in US territory • Prohibition of transactions in the United States • International monitoring of related financial movements.
Sheinbaum’s response and the FEIF
Given the accusations, Sheinbaum confirmed that the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) I already knew about the case, but did not find sufficient evidence to proceed in México.
“We are not going to protect anyone, but so far there is not enough information to freeze accounts or start an investigation. If the United States presents solid evidence, the FGR will act,” he said.
According to the American treasure, the Mayos traffic Fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, heroine and methamphetamines towards the United States, consolidating its role as one of the most active factions of the cartel of Sinaloa.
Curious data on safety cooperation
• México and Canada had already worked in border security, but this is the First formal agreement focused on drug trafficking.
• Fentanyl is 50 times more powerful than heroine and has caused public health crisis in the United States and Canada.
• Carney is the Canadian Prime Minister to publicly admit the presence of Mexican cartels in their country.
• The Mexican FIU collaborates regularly with the Red Egmont which brings together more than 150 financial intelligence units in the world.
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The new México’s Security Agreement – Canada It marks a precedent in the fight against drug trafficking in North America. With him, both countries seek to stop the expansion of Fentanyl and other synthetic drugs in addition to dismantling the criminal networks that operate transnationally.
The challenge will be to balance the International cooperation with respect for sovereignty while it is guaranteed that joint efforts have concrete results in the weakening of cartels and gangs that today transcend borders.
Source: from NOTICIAS DE HOY on 2025-09-19 10:20:00
