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Germany updates: Wadephul discusses drug crime, economy in Mexico

DW English · Jun 5, 2026, 7:50 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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  • Johann Wadephul, Berlin's top diplomat, visits the Latin American country which Germany considers a key partner in the region.
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  • German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and his Mexican counterpart Roberto Velasco headed discussions between representatives from various ministries from both countries.

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Johann Wadephul, Berlin's top diplomat, visits the Latin American country which Germany considers a key partner in the region. The visit comes after Germany's failed bid for a UN Security Council seat. DW has more.

https://p.dw.com/p/5Esn SSince Wadephul's visit precedes the World Cup, he and his Mexican counterpart, Roberto Velasco Alvarez (left), exchanged football jerseys during their meeting in Mexico City Image: Juliane Sonntag/AA/IMAGOAdvertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul starts Mexico visit Drug trafficking, economy at center of Germany-Mexico meetings Majority of Germans doubt the government's ability to implement reforms, poll suggests More than half of German businesses say they use AI Read below for a roundup of news from Germany on June 5, 2026.

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