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Velasco is reported to be a regular participant in the frequent Sheinbaum-Trump phone confabs — conversations that have emerged as key indicators of how things are going between the neighboring nations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“We’ve always looked to the United States to see how things are going in vaccine programs,” she said.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026

The coupled laughed as they explained that each year they have "a professional development review" where they sit and discuss how things are going.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

They’d have money dates on a weekly or monthly basis to discuss how things are going, and they’d work to stay on the same page about major financial decisions.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

He asks how things are going, and when I answer okay or fine, he doesn’t push.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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