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NewsKPBS Public MediaSeptember 1, 2026San Diego

President Claudia Sheinbaum reports on second year of administration amid U.S. trade and security tensions

President Claudia Sheinbaum presented her second-year management report, highlighting a shift toward more direct security operations against criminal groups and ongoing negotiations with the U.S. regarding trade tariffs and migration. The administration reported a decrease in the national homicide rate while managing internal political fallout from U.S. criminal investigations into Mexican officials.

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Why It Matters

The report outlines the current state of U.S.-Mexico relations, including the status of the trade agreement, ongoing tariff impacts on key industries, and shifts in security cooperation that affect regional stability and cross-border commerce.

Key Facts

  • The national homicide rate dropped to 21.4 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2025, down from 25.8 in 2024.
  • Over 63,000 people were arrested for criminal activity between October 2024 and July 2025.
  • 92 Mexican nationals accused of drug trafficking were extradited to the United States between February 2025 and January 2026.
  • Bilateral trade between Mexico and the U.S. exceeded $872 billion in the last year.
  • The U.S. maintains a 10% tariff on non-T-MEC products, 25% on medium/heavy trucks, and 50% on steel and aluminum.
  • Mexico requested U.S. investigations into the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals while in ICE custody or during agency raids.
  • Rubén Rocha Moya resigned indefinitely from the governorship of Sinaloa in August following U.S. criminal accusations.
  • Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes ('El Mencho') was captured and killed in February.

Who's Mentioned

personClaudia Sheinbaum“President of Mexico”locationSinaloa“Mexican state”personRubén Rocha Moya“Former Governor of Sinaloa”organizationMorena“Mexican political party”personAndrés Manuel López Obrador“Former President of Mexico”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”personNemesio Oseguera Cervantes“Leader of the CJNG cartel”organizationICE“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement”personMark Carney“Prime Minister of Canada”