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By Knowladgey Team
October 5, 2023
– Ahead of a high-level security exchange with Mexican officials – Believes that the US and Mexico must tackle challenges together – Discussing shared security, health, and public safety issues
A Strong Partnership – Described as "arguably the most important" for practical impact – Mexico is now the largest trading partner of the United States – Acknowledges the benefits and challenges of this relationship
Addressing Drug Trafficking and Mass Illegal Immigration – Highlighted the importation of illicit drugs and illegal immigration – The flow of weapons from the US to Mexican drug cartels – Mutual responsibility to work together to address these challenges
A Lethal Threat to Americans – Introduction to Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid – Fentanyl's potency compared to heroin and morphine – Fentanyl responsible for 70% of overdose deaths in the US
Alarming Statistics – Over 70,000 yearly deaths from fentanyl-related overdoses – Primary cause of death among individuals in the 18 to 49 age group in the United States – Bipartisan concerns about fatal synthetic opioid overdoses
Cooperation and Border Crisis – US-Mexico delegation addressing the influx of illegal immigrants – High-level officials from both countries participating – The challenge of illegal immigration and asylum seekers A shared commitment to finding solutions