Mexico City:Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has requested evidence from the United States regarding allegations of gunfire directed from Mexican territory toward the US side of the border, coinciding with the commencement of coordinated border patrols between the two nations.

According to Anadolu Agency, President Sheinbaum addressed the issue during her daily news conference, noting that although the allegations had been communicated in writing by the US, Mexican authorities have found no evidence to support the claims. She emphasized that no reports of gunfire have been detected by the National Guard, the Defense Ministry, or the Navy.

The request for evidence followed remarks by US Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson, who claimed that US Coast Guard personnel were targeted by gunfire in the border area. In response to the reports, both countries initiated coordinated patrols along their respective sides of the border.

As part of these efforts, Mexico has deployed 500 Army and National Guard personnel to the state of Tamaulipas under 'Operation Mirror.' The deployment includes the municipalities of Nueva Ciudad Guerrero, Mier, Miguel Aleman, Camargo, and Diaz Ordaz, which are located along Mexico's border with Texas. This operation involves the use of two UH-60 helicopters operated by the Mexican Air Force, as well as drones and anti-drone equipment.

The initiative is part of bilateral security measures established in February 2025, aimed at combating drug trafficking, human trafficking, and other criminal activities along the border. President Sheinbaum reiterated Mexico's request for detailed information from Washington to clarify the incident and ascertain whether any shots were fired from Mexican territory.

This development comes as both Mexico and the United States continue to enhance their security coordination along the shared border.