In the midst of the growing climate of tension between Mexico and the United States over security issues, drug trafficking and alleged links of Mexican officials with organized crime, the Mexican Foreign Minister, Roberto Velasco, assured that for now a meeting with the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is not contemplated.

During a press conference in Mexico City with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Policy, Kaja Kallas, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that, although there is constant communication with Washington, there is no set date for a bilateral meeting with the US official.

"We will inform you later. At this moment it is not planned, but of course there is very fluid communication with the State Department and with the United States ambassador in Mexico," declared Velasco.

The chancellor acknowledged that since taking office in early April he has only had one phone call with Rubio, at a time when President Donald Trump's administration has tightened pressure on Mexico to combat drug trafficking cartels.

The bilateral relationship is going through one of its most delicate episodes after Washington requested the urgent arrest of ten Mexican officials linked to the state of Sinaloa, including the licensed governor Rubén Rocha Moya, whom it accuses of alleged links with the Sinaloa Cartel.

Mexico rejects accusations without evidence

Velasco maintained that the Mexican government has not yet received sufficient evidence to support the accusations sent by the United States and confirmed that the diplomatic note sent by Mexico still has no official response.

“Regarding the extradition requests, we have not yet received a response,” he stated.

The US accusations caused a strong political shock in Mexico, as it is the first time that Washington has directly pointed out active Mexican officials for alleged collaboration with criminal organizations.

The chancellor also denied knowledge of an alleged investigation against Mexican consulates in the United States, after reports spread by American media about alleged political activities linked to Morena sympathizers.

"We maintain a dialogue with the State Department. Our consulates do extraordinary work supporting our community and do not participate in political activities in the United States," he assured.

Velasco also reiterated that the bilateral relationship must be maintained under principles of mutual respect, sovereignty and “territorial integrity,” insisting on cooperation “without subordination.”

Meanwhile, the Mexican government confirmed that US Senator and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will hold meetings with President Claudia Sheinbaum and other federal officials.

Mexico and the European Union support self-determination of Cuba

In parallel, Mexico and the European Union agreed to defend the self-determination of the Cuban people, after US authorities announced murder charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro.

Velasco reiterated that Mexico's historical position towards Cuba is based on the peaceful resolution of disputes and respect for the sovereignty of the people.

For his part, Kallas affirmed that the Cuban population “deserves opportunities and freedom” after decades of political repression, although he avoided supporting the recent judicial actions promoted from Washington.

The Mexican official also stressed the importance of maintaining humanitarian aid for the island, at a time when Cuba faces a deep economic and energy crisis aggravated by new US sanctions.

In the same meeting, Velasco ruled out that the strengthening of relations between Mexico and the European Union, including the Modernized Global Agreement, will generate friction with the United States.

Finally, the chancellor indicated that the White House has not yet defined who will represent Trump during the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium, although he assured that there will be an official American presence at the event.