Publication
2 Sep 2010
The US and Mexico have a close and complex bilateral relationship, with extensive economic linkages as neighbors and partners under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Bilateral relations are characterized by strong commercial and cultural ties and cooperation on a range of bilateral and international issues. In recent years, security issues have dominated the bilateral agenda, as the US has supported Mexican President Felipe Calderón’s campaign against drug trafficking organizations and organized crime.
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Author | Clare Ribando Seelke |
Series | US Congressional Research Service Reports |
Publisher | Congressional Research Service (CRS) |