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FBI Director Kash Patel visited Mexico this week as part of a bilateral agreement with the U.S. government to strengthen cooperation on security and law enforcement matters, Mexican authorities said.
According to a statement, Patel held two formal meetings on Wednesday, Jan. 22, one with officials from Mexico’s Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection and another with the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic. U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson also took part in the meetings.
Officials from both countries reviewed ongoing joint efforts and acknowledged an increase in coordinated operations aimed at arresting individuals described as generators of violence and other high-priority targets whose criminal activities affect both nations. Authorities said those operations have focused on combating transnational crime and improving cross-border security.
During the meetings, representatives from Mexico and the United States agreed to continue working together and to further strengthen bilateral coordination. Officials emphasized that cooperation would proceed with full respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Mexican authorities described the discussions as taking place in a respectful and collaborative environment. They said the existing framework of cooperation has already produced “concrete results” and that both governments are committed to deepening that coordination. Officials also agreed to reinforce the exchange of information between agencies as a way to improve investigations and enhance public safety on both sides of the border.
As part of the visit, authorities confirmed that Patel departed Mexico on Thursday en route to the United States accompanied by two high-priority individuals. One was a non-U.S. citizen who had been detained by Mexican authorities and was listed among the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted. The other was a Canadian citizen who voluntarily surrendered on Wednesday at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico.
No additional details were released about the identities of the individuals or the specific charges they face.
In their statement, Mexican officials said the partnership between the two countries will continue to be guided by principles of mutual respect and shared responsibility, as both governments seek to address criminal activity that affects communities on both sides of the border.
