The Pentagon announced a coordinated patrol with Mexican troops on both sides of the US-Mexican border on Wednesday as the Trump administration continues to implement robust border security policies.
An announcement issued by the US Department of Defense (DOD) on Wednesday revealed that General Gregory M. Guillotto of the US Northern Command and General Ricardo Trevira Trejo of Mexican general, said “security along the border between Mexico and the US.” We will discuss cooperation on the matter.”
“Involvement has resulted in the formulation and signature of a joint understanding statement on cooperation activities along the border,” the statement continued.
“Generals Trevira and General Gilot have agreed to conduct coordinated patrols on each side of the border, increasing information sharing and establishing methods of immediate communication,” the Pentagon added.
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On Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, Mexican National Guard patrol along the Mexico-US border in Chiudad Juarez. (AP Photo/Christian Chavez)
DoD also said the transaction “emphasizes that countries respect the sovereignty of the other party.”
“Both leaders expect their agreement will help enable more detailed conversations and coordination at various levels to ensure mutual security at the border,” the statement concluded. Ta.
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On Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, Mexican National Guard patrols along the Mexico-US border in Ciudad Juarez. (AP Photo/Christian Chavez)
The agreement comes about a month after President Donald Trump took office on January 20th and began an overhaul of US border security policies, significantly reducing the number of anxiety at the border.
A senior official told Fox News Digital that the average Gotaways at the Southern border plunged to just 132 people a day in February, down 93% from the highest number when former President Joe Biden took office.
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US President Donald Trump will talk to reporters on February 16, 2025 to arrive in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarck)
The rise in law enforcement at the border has also led to unnecessary interactions with members of the Mexican cartel. This month, Ministry of Homeland Security (DHS) helicopters were targeted by lasers from the Mexican side of the border. In January, suspected cartel members were fired on border patrol agents near the border a few days after Trump took office.
Bill Melugin and Greg Wehner of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
