Mexican senate approves joint military training with US Marines

Ashton Snyder – Mexico’s Senate has opened a new chapter in U.S.-Mexico military cooperation by unanimously approving the deployment of 155 U.S. Marines, who will conduct joint military exercises with Mexican Navy infantrymen.

The initiative, called Amphibian Phoenix 2025, signifies an evolution in Mexico’s military strategy regarding its relations with the United States, as Breitbart reports, and it is said to represent a win for President Donald Trump.

The Amphibian Phoenix 2025 exercise will not only see American Marines travelling to Mexican soil, but it will also involve 53 Mexican troops heading to California. This move, aimed at enhancing capabilities in complex amphibian operations, reflects a significant shift in Mexico’s defense policy. Continue reading →