Yes, Mexico Knows Exactly What It Is Doing

Mexico is aware that an open border, the breakdown of U. S. immigration laws, and the emigration of many of its citizens to America serve its own interests. In a recent discussion between President-elect Donald Trump and the newly elected Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Trump believed they agreed to secure the U. S. border. However, Sheinbaum later stated that Mexico would never propose closing the border, highlighting Mexico's long-established policy benefiting from an open U. S. border.

For many years, Mexico has developed a one-sided relationship with the U. S. , claiming it is a mutual benefit while leveraging historical grievances. Polls show that while about 60% of Mexicans have a positive view of the U. S. , the annual illegal crossings suggest otherwise. Mexican leaders have explained the illegal immigration as benefiting the U. S. , stating that it provides labor. However, many Americans view Mexico negatively due to the consequences of this illegal immigration.

Despite arguments that Mexican emigrants provide valuable labor to the U. S. , the reality is that a majority of Mexican citizens would prefer to live in the U. S. rather than Mexico. The U. S. remittances sent back to Mexico further complicate the issue, as these funds support a significant portion of Mexico's economy. Trump has suggested imposing tariffs on Mexican imports or taxes on remittances to protect U. S. interests and potentially fund border security.

The ongoing flow of people from Mexico, and now Central and South America, parallels historical migrations for better opportunities, avoiding social unrest in their home country. Drug cartels also significantly impact both economies, with cartels benefiting from the demand in the U. S. for drugs, including fentanyl, which causes numerous U. S. fatalities.

Past Mexican presidents often made contradictory statements regarding migration and U. S. influence, with current and former leaders sometimes encouraging voting patterns in the U. S. against Republicans, who appear more likely to enforce stricter immigration policies. There’s an irony in that those who flee Mexico often come from areas viewed as emblematic of historic grievances over lost territories in the U. S. , while many Mexicans favor living in the U. S.

As the population of Mexican-Americans grows, they are likely to lean more toward supporting border security rather than open borders. This realization is shifting how negotiations between the U. S. and Mexico may unfold in the future. Mexico benefits from the current situation of the open border and hopes for continued leniency from the U. S. administration. However, increasing chaos related to drug trafficking, human trafficking, and violence may lead American voters to rethink their stance on this relationship.

The challenges posed by this open border policy will continue to affect future discussions between the two nations. There is a growing understanding in America that they must address the problems stemming from illegal border crossings and the associated costs, which may change the current dynamics with Mexico. The rhetoric from Mexican leaders needs to align with the economic realities and the threats their policies create for both nations going forward.

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