Published: 10:25, April 17, 2025 | Updated: 10:33, April 17, 2025
Mexico sends diplomatic note to US over possible new military base near border
By Xinhua
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum raises her fist as she speaks to national business leaders at the Anthropology Musuem in Mexico City, April 3, 2025. (PHOTO / AP)

MEXICO CITY - Mexico has delivered a diplomatic note to the United States after reports emerged that Washington is considering establishing a new military base near the shared border to deter irregular migration, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday.

Speaking at her daily press briefing, Sheinbaum acknowledged that the decision is a sovereign matter for the United States on its own territory, but emphasized that it must not impact Mexico or cross into its jurisdiction.

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"We respect their autonomy, but we expect the same coordination and cooperation on security that we've had so far," she said.

While the specific purpose of the proposed US military deployment remains unclear, Sheinbaum stressed that Mexico is focused on addressing the root causes of migration and expects any action to respect human rights and avoid harming border communities.

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The president noted that similar US troop deployments have occurred in the past, and reiterated that Mexico remains in regular communication with Washington to prevent any disruption to bilateral relations.

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According to US media, US President Donald Trump sent a memorandum to four federal department heads on April 11 instructing them to allow the military to use and take jurisdiction of federal land along the US-Mexico border, and the Trump administration is evaluating the establishment of a military base along the border.