Background on Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and Her Role
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo serves as the President of Mexico City since 2018. Previously, she was the Head of Government of Mexico City from 2018 to 2024. With a background in science and politics, Sheinbaum has been instrumental in addressing social issues such as health, education, and environmental concerns. Her recent announcement regarding a new security agreement with the United States highlights her commitment to tackling cross-border challenges.
Details of the New Security Agreement
President Sheinbaum announced that Mexico and the United States will soon sign a new security agreement, focusing on curbing the entry of precursor chemicals for fentanyl and other synthetic drugs production, as well as strengthening bilateral cooperation in intelligence, arms trafficking, and addiction combat.
- Key Principles: The agreement emphasizes respect for sovereignty, trust between the two nations, and collaboration without subordination.
- Four Main Areas:
- Reducing the entry of fentanyl precursor chemicals into Mexico
- Decreasing the flow of U.S. firearms into Mexico
- Collaborating in northern border areas
- Sharing intelligence and information
The agreement is nearly ready for signing, though the exact location and date remain unspecified.
Campaign Against Methamphetamine Consumption
In this context, President Sheinbaum previewed a new national campaign against methamphetamine consumption beginning in September 2025. This initiative builds on ongoing efforts to combat fentanyl use, including educational programs in secondary and high schools.
- Campaign Focus: The new campaign will target both fentanyl and methamphetamine consumption.
- U.S. Interest: President Trump expressed keen interest in the results of Mexico’s ongoing campaigns against drug use.
Current Drug Usage Trends in Mexico
According to the latest data from the Mexican Observatory of Health and Addiction, more than half of those seeking help through the National Network for Addiction Treatment in 2024 did so due to problematic use of these substances, accounting for 51% of total requests.
- Shifting Trends: Estimulants, including methamphetamines, have significantly surpassed other historically dominant substances like alcohol and cannabis in demand.
- Specific Statistics:
- ETA (Estimulants of Type Anfetamine) represented 49.1% of cases in 2023, up from 9.5% in 2013.
- Alcohol’s representation dropped from 36.1% in 2013 to 21.8% in 2023.
- Cannabis’ representation fell from 23.4% in 2013 to 13.3% in 2023.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the new security agreement about? It aims to curb precursor chemicals for fentanyl production, reduce U.S. firearms entering Mexico, enhance collaboration in northern border areas, and share intelligence.
- When will the agreement be signed? The document is nearly ready, but the exact date and location are yet to be determined.
- What is the new campaign against? The upcoming national campaign will target both fentanyl and methamphetamine consumption.
- What are the current drug usage trends in Mexico? Estimulants, including methamphetamines, have become the most sought-after substances, surpassing alcohol and cannabis in demand.
