Mexico’s Ministry of Finance and Public Credit published a note on a meeting between Finance Secretary Édgar Amador Zamora and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent focused on deepening bilateral cooperation to combat drug trafficking and, as a priority, strengthening information exchange to disrupt transactions involving illicit proceeds. The discussions also covered shared priorities under the United States–Mexico Action Plan on Critical Minerals, alongside regional and financial issues of mutual interest. The two sides reaffirmed that cooperation is grounded in respect for Mexico’s sovereignty and will proceed through institutional, coordinated dialogue aimed at reinforcing the integrity of financial systems without affecting powers and decisions reserved to the Mexican state.
Ministry of Finance & Public Credit (Mexico) 2026-04-15
Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit meets US Treasury to strengthen information-sharing against illicit finance
Mexico’s Ministry of Finance and Public Credit reported on a meeting between Finance Secretary Édgar Amador Zamora and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent focused on deepening bilateral cooperation against drug trafficking, prioritizing stronger information exchange to disrupt illicit proceeds. The officials also discussed shared priorities under the United States–Mexico Action Plan on Critical Minerals and reaffirmed that cooperation will occur through institutional, coordinated dialogue that respects Mexico’s sovereignty and preserves its decision-making powers.