Mexico's Foreign Minister Steps Down Amid Trade Talks

0:00It's April 1st. This is Global News Today, AI-powered stories from around the world. Mexico's Foreign Minister, Juan Ramón de La Fuente, is stepping down from his post because of health issues, according to local media reports from April 1st. Roberto Velasco, who heads up the North America desk at the Foreign Ministry, is lined up to step in as his replacement. This shakeup hits right in the middle of a big USMCA review involving Mexico, the United States and Canada, a trade deal that props up much of Mexico's economy after replacing NAFTA back in 2020. De La Fuente has been on medical leave since last November after surgery, but Reuters couldn't confirm if this exit is permanent and the foreign. Ministry hasn't commented yet. As these trade talks heat up, all eyes stay on how this leadership switch plays out for Mexico's spot on the North American stage.