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Mexico-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress [Update 1]
Title: Mexico-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress
Date: December 2008
Author: Mark Sullivan and June Beittel
Institution: Congressional Research Service
Bibliographic Entry: Beittel, June and Mark Sullivan. Mexico-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress. Congressional Research Service (December 2008).
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL32724_20081218.pdf
Electronic Link:
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL32724_20081218.pdf
Key Words: immigration reforms, drug trafficking, human smuggling, Merida Initiative, border violence, migration, immigration, organized crime, criminal gangs, NAFTA, Mexican-US relations, human rights issues, trade issues
Summary of Key Points, Issues, Conclusions:
Since 1994 and NAFTA, trade between the countries has tripled. Under the Bush Administration, the United States launched initiatives to combat drug trafficking, augment border security, and combat human smuggling. The report details background information on Mexico including political developments, economic conditions, and foreign policy challenges. Explanations covering Mexican-U.S. Relations include U.S. assistance to Mexico, drug trafficking issues, migration, border issues, trade issues, and political and human rights issues. Enacted legislation, approved resolutions, and additional legislative initiatives in the 110th Congress are also detailed within the report. Suggestions for additional reading regarding Mexico, economic issues, immigration and border security, drug trafficking, organized crime, and criminal gangs are also provided.
Name of Researcher: Natalie Prendergast
Institution: Integrative Center for Homeland Security, Texas A&M University
Date Posted: April 9, 2009