Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today with President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico and congratulated her on her historic election as the next President of Mexico.  The Vice President reaffirmed the importance of maintaining a strong partnership and friendship with Mexico.  They discussed deepening the U.S.-Mexico relationship to address the root causes of migration, strengthen trade ties and economic growth, and combat the trafficking of people, illicit drugs, and firearms.  The Vice President and President-elect Sheinbaum pledged to work together to address the global climate crisis and bolster renewable energy within our region.  They also discussed the importance of women holding positions of leadership and the empowerment of women and girls. 

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