# 2026-19251: Prez blasts Mexico, Colombia as drug war slackers

2026-19251, Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2027, is a Federal Register presidential document from Executive Office of the President published 2026-09-18, effective 2026-09-11 (as of 2026-09-25).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19251
- Title: Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2027
- Type: Presidential Document
- Agencies: Executive Office of the President
- Citation: 91 FR 59687
- Published: 2026-09-18
- Effective: 2026-09-11
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-09-25

## In one line

Prez blasts Mexico, Colombia as drug war slackers

## Summary

The President named 26 countries as major drug transit or drug-producing nations for fiscal year 2027, including Afghanistan, Mexico, and Colombia. Four countries—Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, and Colombia—are flagged for not doing enough to fight drug trafficking. This list helps guide U.S. foreign policy and aid decisions starting now and through the next year.

## Effects PRIA read

- 26 Countries Identified for FY2027: mixed, medium. On September 11, 2026 the President identified 26 countries as major drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries for Fiscal Year 2027. The countries named are: Afghanistan; The Bahamas; Belize; Bolivia; Burma; the People's Republic of China; Colombia; Costa Rica; the Dominican Republic;…
- Four Countries Flagged as 'Failed Demonstrably': cost, medium. The President designated Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, and Colombia as having "failed demonstrably" during the previous 12 months to make substantial counternarcotics efforts, pursuant to section 706(2)(A) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act. That designation is explicitly tied to the previou…
- U.S. Assistance Declared Vital for Three Countries: benefit, medium. The President determined, under section 706(3)(A) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, that United States assistance to Bolivia, Burma, and Colombia is vital to the national interests of the United States. That determination is included alongside the "failed demonstrably" designations.
- Venezuela Removed from Failed Status: benefit, low. The President determined that Venezuela should no longer be designated as having "failed demonstrably" to fulfill its drug control commitments, citing cooperation from the interim government under President Deley Rodriguez and recent counter-cartel actions.
- PRC Identified as Major Precursor Supplier: benefit, medium. The determination states that the People's Republic of China is the world's largest producer of many precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other synthetic drugs. It notes China implemented new export licensing requirements in 2025 and calls for China to schedule additional…
- Calls for Canada and Mexico to Increase Counterdrug Actions: benefit, medium. The President criticized Canada for clandestine fentanyl labs and urged Canada to dismantle drug labs and strengthen supply chain security. He commended Mexico for recent seizures but said Mexico must take additional action—boost private industry participation, increase inspections at ports of entr…

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## Sources
- [2026-19251 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/18/2026-19251/presidential-determination-on-major-drug-transit-or-major-illicit-drug-producing-countries-for)
- [2026-19251 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-18/pdf/2026-19251.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19251 (as of 2026-09-25).