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Nineteen members of U.S. Navy Seal Team Two started specialized training in Campeche, Mexico, on February 15, 2026, with authorization from the Senate. The training exercise, Improving the Capability of Special Operations Forces, runs until April 16, 2026, in cooperation with Mexico's Naval Special Operations Unit.

The group arrived via a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules. The Senate emphasized that the authorization reflects Mexico's sovereignty and is part of regulated coordination in defense matters. A report on the training's outcomes is required from the Secretary of the Navy within 30 days post-exercise.