Fecha Publicación: 16-05-2024

On June 2, Mexicans will choose a new president, a new Congress, and thousands of state and local officials. The outcomes and the aftermath will have major implications for the United States as well as for Mexico. The U.S. must pay close attention.

The U.S. relationship with Mexico touches the daily lives of more Americans than any other country in the world. Mexico is the U.S.’s largest trade and co-production partner. It is the pathway for most irregular migration and the largest single source of migrants. Mexico is the point of entry for most of the deadly fentanyl and other illicit drugs entering the U.S. It is also the source of family and cultural ties for over 35 million U.S. citizens.

The United States needs good cooperation with Mexico to be able to effectively address and manage the challenging issues facing both countries. Poor cooperation would be very costly in both the short and long term. Mexico’s June elections and post-election developments will determine the potential for U.S. cooperation with Mexico as a democratic partner.

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