Roberto Velasco: Mexico's sovereignty is the first thing that must always be defended'

Mexico’s foreign minister faces a highly sensitive period in relations with the United States, following the deaths of two unaccredited CIA officers in Chihuahua, U.S. Justice Department charges against Sinaloa’s governor, and USMCA renegotiation. The situation requires precise wording and avoidance of topics that could spark conflict. At the same time, Mexico is repositioning its foreign agenda through renewed engagement with Europe. A Mexico–European Union summit ended an 11-year gap and updated a comprehensive agreement in force since 2000. The renewed relationship is framed as mature and enables broader cooperation. Mexico also seeks improved ties with Spain after years of strained relations tied to colonial-era abuses, and it hopes for a peaceful outcome in Cuba.

"The 38-year-old chief of the country's diplomacy who had already served in the role temporarily during his predecessor Jose Ramon de la Fuente's illness is suddenly facing one of the most delicate moments in bilateral relations with the United States since Donald Trump returned to the White House. The death of two unaccredited CIA officers in the Sierra Madre of Chihuahua; the U.S. Department of Justice's charges against Sinaloa's governor, Ruben Rocha Moya; the renegotiation of the USMCA trade treaty All of these issues push Velasco to choose his words with surgical precision, or even to steer clear of certain topics to avoid any hint of conflict."

"Besides the tension with Washington, Velasco is trying to reposition Mexico on other fronts. He has signed an agreement with the European Union that renews relations with the Twenty-Seven, welcomes the rapprochement with Spain following years of strained relations over Mexico's demand for an apology for colonial-era abuses, and he hopes for a peaceful outcome in Cuba all matters that are shaping Mexico's foreign agenda these days."

"It was a summit that had not been held in 11 years. The comprehensive agreement between Mexico and the European Union has been in force since 2000 and needed updating. It marks a mature phase in our relationship and allows us to open"

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