Upon his return from the work tour by Taiwan and Japanthe president announced measures to face violence in Border with Mexico, attributed to Territorial disputes between structures of the drug trafficking.
Arévalo also met with the US State Secretary. UU., Christopher Landauwho concluded with his visit to Guatemala a regional tour of Mexico and El Salvador. The central theme was the Increase in drug trafficking threats in the region.
The most recent fact It is the Incursion of Mexican Armed Forces in persecution of alleged drug traffickerswhich left four dead in The bedside tableDemocracy, Huehuetenango. Among them, the alleged leader of the Chiapas and Guatemala poster.
New special command
Arévalo announced the creation of a Special Command Against Transnational Threatswhich will be under the coordination of MINISTRY OF DEFENSE.
“This command will be a mechanism to coordinate much more directly with the United States, Mexico or any other country with which we work collaboratively in the fight against transnational crime,” said the president.
The command will be directed by the Minister of the Interior, Henry Saenz Ramosand look for Strengthen interoperability between the Army, the National Civil Police and foreign agencies without operational presence in the country.
The agreement for its creation will be signed Next week.
Incident response with Chiapas forces
The president confirmed that The Mexican government offered public apologies for the foray of his forces in Huehuetenango and responded to the protest note sent by Guatemala.
The Reactivation of the high-level group in Guatemala-Mexico security (GANSEG) and a new one Bilateral Cooperation Agenda.
“We want Ganseg to operate regularly and effectively in the face of the challenges in the border area,” said Arévalo.
In parallel, 12 agents of the PNC substation on the table were transferred to the capital For internal investigation. Five members of the Ministry of Defense They are low Finding for events in the command line during the confrontation.
Regulation to control chemical precursors
During his meeting with Landau, Arévalo presented the New Regulation for the authorization and control of precursors and chemicalsrecently published in the Official Gazette.
“It is a key tool for fighting drug trafficking, especially against the production of synthetic drugs,” said Arévalo.
This regulation creates an operational inter -institutional group with participation of Ministries, SAT and the Commission against Addictions.
The US Department of State had recommended strengthening these regulations in its international starchy control strategy 2025.
Key points
- Regulates the use, import, export and control of chemical precursors
- Requires licenses, certificates and authorizations For people and companies that manage them
- Strengthens inter -institutional coordination With the MSPAS, Governorate, Defense, Agriculture, SAT and the Commission against Addictions
- Create controls on inspection, tariff classification and final use
- The regulations It will enter into force 15 days after its publication.
Economic and commercial agenda with the US.
Arévalo confirmed that negotiations on tariffs with the US are maintained by the official diplomatic channel.
“The relationship with the US covers not only trade, but also respect for the rule of law, security and migration,” said the president.
Landau visited Puerto Quetzalwhere the US Technical assistance in a modernization project with support from its military aggregate.
“We are advancing well, advancing insurance, especially in issues where there is a shared interest such as respect for justice, democracy and well -being of our nations,” said Arévalo.