The diplomatic contact, which took place last Monday, aimed to evaluate the security situation in Mexican territory after a day of extreme violence unleashed by the criminal organization in response to the fall of its top leader.
During her press conference on Wednesday, Sheinbaum detailed that the call served to describe to Trump the details of the operation carried out on Sunday. The president emphasized that the deployment of Mexican armed forces had the fundamental support of intelligence information provided by Washington. This fact was confirmed by the U.S. president himself during his State of the Union address, where he stated that U.S. intelligence services played a decisive role in helping the Mexican army locate the most wanted drug lord by his government.
Oseguera's death triggered an immediate and violent reaction from the CJNG, which carried out roadblocks and burning of businesses in 20 out of the 32 states of Mexico. This situation of instability led the U.S. Embassy to issue a security alert on the same Sunday, urging its citizens in Mexican territory to take shelter. However, on Wednesday, the measure was lifted, recommending Americans to return to standard precaution levels.
The human toll of the operation and the subsequent confrontations has been devastating, with at least 27 security agents killed, 46 alleged criminals dead, and one civilian victim. Despite the high cost in lives, the fall of "El Mencho" represents a milestone in the fight against transnational drug trafficking, as he was the top priority target for the U.S. government, which had offered a reward of $15 million for his capture. Bilateral cooperation in security matters seems to be entering a new phase after this key event.