Mexico deploys the first National Guard troops to U.S. border after tariff threat

Mexican National Guard and Army troops have been deployed to the Mexico-US border in Ciudad Juarez following tariff threats by President Trump, as part of a deal to crack down on fentanyl smuggling. The forces are focused on preventing drug trafficking, with over 1,650 troops expected in Ciudad Juarez and nearly 2,000 in Tijuana. The move was praised by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his recent trip to Latin America, highlighting the political maneuvering of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

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