Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she had a "very good conversation" with U.S. President Donald Trump about security issues.

The outcome of Monday's bilateral call appeared to be exceedingly positive for Mexico, as Sheinbaum apparently staved off a unilateral U.S. attack on cartels within Mexican territory. Here's what happened.

Trump again said last week that land attacks against drug cartels would follow recent US maritime operations in the Pacific and Caribbean, without specifying where or when. View on euronews

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said homicides have fallen 40% since she took office, evidence, she says, that her organized crime strategy is working. But analysts cast doubt on the accuracy of the data.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government boasted Thursday a sharp decline in homicide rates, presenting the figures as evidence that its security strategy is working, while analysts cautioned that the numbers may not fully reflect the country’s violence.

Sheinbaum discussed her recent call with Brazilian President Lula on Friday and responded to Trump's most recent threats against Mexico.