Mexico Declines to Join Trump's Peace Board, Will Only Observe

The Mexican president says the country will not participate in the Washington-backed Peace Board that will oversee the next phase of the peace plan.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, announced on Tuesday that Mexico will not join the Peace Board promoted by Washington that will oversee the next phase of the peace plan. Instead, Mexico will only act as an observer.

Why it matters

This decision by Mexico highlights the ongoing tensions and differences between the Mexican and U.S. governments on foreign policy issues, especially regarding the role of international bodies in regional affairs.

The details

The Peace Board is a Washington-backed initiative that is intended to supervise the implementation of the next phase of a peace plan. However, the Mexican government has decided not to participate directly, opting instead to only observe the proceedings.

  • The announcement was made on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Claudia Sheinbaum

The president of Mexico.

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What they’re saying

“México no se sumará a la Junta de Paz promovida por Washington que supervisará la próxima fase del plan de paz.”

— Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico

The takeaway

This decision by Mexico underscores the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Mexico, as the two countries navigate complex regional issues and seek to balance their respective national interests.