The Trump administration has been pressing the Mexican government under President Claudia Sheinbaum to investigate and prosecute Mexican politicians suspected of having links to organized crime, with requests for their extradition to the United States if criminal charges exist. This pressure aims to address cross-border criminal activities and enhance cooperation between the two countries. Concurrently, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico revealed the existence of a criminal network involved in the illegal transport and legalization of stolen crude oil (known as "huachicol") from Mexico into Texas. Mexican cartels reportedly move the stolen oil via trucks or pipelines into the U.S., where intermediaries then legalize it through refineries and export it. President Sheinbaum acknowledged these findings, emphasizing Mexico's commitment to combating this fiscal oil theft and calling for joint efforts to address impunity in the U.S. She affirmed ongoing investigations and collaboration with U.S. authorities to dismantle these illegal networks, stressing the goal of ensuring legality, tax compliance, and transparency regarding the distribution of fuel to gas stations.