Biden and López Obrador Strengthen Cooperation on Migration and Crime

Mexican President López Obrador assured US President Joe Biden during their bilateral meeting at the APEC Leaders' Summit that Mexico is committed to fighting illicit fentanyl by preventing the entry of precursor chemicals and the drug itself. The leaders discussed expanding law enforcement cooperation to combat drug trafficking and transnational criminal organizations. They also addressed migration issues, with López Obrador acknowledging Biden's efforts to open legal pathways for migrants and Biden thanking López Obrador for his cooperation. The two countries' economic cooperation and trade relationship were also highlighted. Unresolved disputes over Mexico's energy policies and stance on genetically modified corn were not mentioned.