Latest news in Mexico? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
Key developments in Mexico as of September 12, 2026:
- Bilateral Trade Negotiations with the U.S.: Mexican and U.S. officials have accelerated bilateral trade discussions following separate negotiations under the USMCA/T-MEC framework. President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed that while Mexico seeks tariff relief on exports such as steel, aluminum, and automobiles, the country will not accept terms that compromise national sovereignty or independent regulatory oversight. Anadolu Ajansı
- Cross-Border Anti-Drone Security Operations: The Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) deployed approximately 800 military personnel along the northern border between Tijuana and San Diego under Operation “Águila Alta”. The joint initiative with U.S. authorities employs mobile and fixed electronic jamming systems to intercept commercial drones used by human smuggling networks along border corridors. EFE+ 1
- Customs Enforcement and Import Oversight: The federal government submitted a legislative reform package targeting undervaluation in import declarations. The proposed changes to the Customs Law eliminate previous percentage thresholds to grant customs authorities broader powers to initiate precautionary seizures and audit declared values against statutory market benchmarks. Holland & Knight+ 1