Mexico has called on the United States and Canada for more cooperation to stop the flow of high-powered guns into the country.
This request was made during the III Trilateral Committee to Combat Drug and Arms Trafficking in Mexico City.
Rosa Icela Rodríguez, Mexico’s Secretary of Security, emphasized Mexico’s readiness to collaborate with North American partners for mutual benefit.
Rodríguez highlighted Mexico’s successes in fighting drug and arms trafficking in the past five years.
She noted significant seizures of methamphetamines, chemical precursors, fentanyl, and firearms, many of which came from the United States.
This shows the shared challenges between Mexico, the US, and Canada, prompting calls for a joint approach to these issues.
Mexico’s role as a crucial hub for illicit arms flows stems from historical and geopolitical complexities.
The ongoing issue underlines the need for stronger mechanisms and strategies that go beyond national efforts to regional cooperation.
This emphasizes the importance of shared responsibility and collective action among neighboring countries.
It also raises concerns about sovereignty and the influence of multinational corporations in geopolitical conflicts.
As these efforts progress, trilateral cooperation could lead to global collaboration against arms and drug trafficking, offering insights for other regions facing similar challenges.