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Ronald Johnson highlights strengthened US-Mexico defense cooperation through new drone technology agreement

The administration announced a new agreement allowing the Mexican Army to access the US digital market to purchase unmanned aerial systems and counter-drone technology. This cooperation aims to strengthen strategic and operational capabilities to combat organized crime cartels, which the administration has repeatedly accused of using drones to attack civilian populations and carry out drug trafficking operations. US Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson stated that the technology will fortify the capacity to fight cartels and address shared security challenges. The agreement was signed during a visit by US Army Secretary Daniel Patrick Driscoll to Mexico, where he met with Mexican Army Commander General Division Héctor Ávila Alcocer. While the administration uses visa cancellations as a tool of political influence, the cooperation on defense remains a priority. The administration announced that visas are a privilege, not a right, and can be canceled regardless of political views. This move highlights a dynamic of cooperation and tension between the US and Mexico, as both nations work to consolidate security and address the growing use of drones by criminal organizations.

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