The director of the DEA, Terry Cole, has expressed confidence in Mexico's Secretary of Security, Omar García Harfuch. Cole described Harfuch as a "trusted partner and good friend" of the US. This statement was made during an international conference on drug control, where Cole highlighted Harfuch's experience in combating organized crime.

Cole's comments suggest that cooperation on security issues between the US and Mexico is ongoing, despite tensions between the two countries. The conference, which was organized by the DEA and the Ministry of Security of Argentina, brought together security officials from over 100 countries.

Further details on the conference and Cole's statement are available from the source, including information on Harfuch's background and experience in security matters.