The US and Mexico have jointly deployed military personnel in a border area in Texas as part of "mirror operations," the Mexican government announced Saturday. The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Navy stated Mexico has deployed 159 naval personnel, 11 vehicles and two drones on the Mexican side in response to the deployment of about 500 US soldiers in the Rio Grande Valley area. US Northern Command said its operations in the Rio Grande Valley sought to "strengthen border security operations, increase the joint force's ability to respond to threats and support federal law enforcement partners" operating in the area.
The Mexican statement emphasized the relationship is guided by four pillars: respect for sovereignty, shared responsibility, mutual trust, and cooperation without subordination. Security concerns have been central to the bilateral relationship, as the Trump administration calls for more aggressive action against cartels while Mexico seeks to keep trade talks with the US on track.
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