Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum traveled to Petén, Guatemala, to hold a bilateral meeting with Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo on August 15, 2025. This marks their first official encounter since both assumed office in 2024. The meeting took place on the island of Flores in the Petén region, near the borders with Mexico and Belize. Key topics on the agenda included border security, migration, trade, transportation, and energy cooperation. The discussions also involved a trilateral meeting in Calakmul with Belizean Prime Minister Johnny Briceño. Sheinbaum emphasized the excellent coordination between Mexico and Guatemala and highlighted efforts to strengthen fraternity and shared prosperity. The Mexican president was received by Guatemalan officials, including Foreign Minister Carlos Ramiro Martínez, upon arrival. Prior to the trip, Sheinbaum held a press conference at the Naval Air Base in Chetumal, Quintana Roo. The visit underscores ongoing regional collaboration on security and infrastructure, including plans for improved railway connections.