Mexico began to deploy 10,000 soldiers and promised to send to its borders with the United States in response to President Donald Trump's introductory threats His administration also fired border security.
The forces were seen with the Mexican National Guard and the army to the borders separating the Siodad Khuraiz and Al Baso, Texas, on Wednesday, according to Associated Press.
The largest publishing sites are Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana, where at least 1650 soldiers and 1949 soldiers will be sent, respectively, according to the Mexican government via the AP.
Mexico began deploying the National Guard and Army soldiers to its borders with the United States, according to 10,000 soldiers, which promised to send it to the border under President Donald Trump to avoid a commercial war. (AP Photo/Christian Chavez)
Mexican President Claudia Shinbom He agreed to deploy forces on its northern borders hours before the tariffs approved by Trump on imports, to enter into force in response to illegal drugs and foreigners who flow to the United States of Mexico.
“We need to protect Americans, and it is my duty as a president to ensure the safety of everyone,” Trump wrote in one social cases on Saturday. “I promised in my campaign to stop the flood of foreigners and illegal drugs from flowing across our borders, and the Americans voted with an overwhelming majority in their favor.”
Part of the deal concluded by Trump with Shinbaum guaranteed his promise to combat American weapons trafficking to Mexico, which feeds Cartel's violence.
A member of the Mexican National Guard is patrolling along the Mexican American border in Siodad Khwariz on February 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Christian Chavez)
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Mexican patrols were already operating along the border near Tijuana on Wednesday, AP said, and the service members can also see along the dense suburbs of Ciudad JUárez, which removes temporary stairs and ropes in the trenches.
Members of the Mexican National Guard carry a ladder and found them during the patrol along the Mexican American border in Siodad Khwariz on February 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Christian Chavez)
“there will be Permanent monitoring on the border. National Guard leader Jose Luis Santos Isa told reporters with the arrival of the first group of soldiers. “This process is primarily to prevent drug trafficking from Mexico to the United States, especially Fintanel.”
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Foreign Minister Marco Rubio, Who is on a diplomatic trip across Latin America, thanked the Mexican government for sending forces to the border, according to a statement issued by Mexico.
At least 1,650 Mexican soldiers were deployed on Siouad Khuraiz and 1949 to Tijuana. (AP Photo/Martin Zetina)
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
