Social mobility in Mexico
One of the biggest criticisms leveled at Mexico is the lack of social mobility. A new report published by Mexico City’s Centro de Estudios Espinosa Yglesias (CEEY) takes a look at just how mobile (and…
U.S. drug policy: What to watch for
The biggest changes evident in the Obama administration’s drug policy are rhetorical—defining addiction as a disease, and framing drug use as a public health problem instead of as a moral failing.…
Myths about Mexico
Many Americans feel that they understand the basic economic and social forces that drive Mexico, the realities are much more interesting.…
President Obama heads to Mexico for a meeting with Enrique Pena Nieto
President Barack Obama heads to Mexico this week to meet with President Enrique Peña Nieto. They will discuss two important issues, economics and security.…
Silicon Valley recent announcement on immigration reform
The most recent announcement comes from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, to advocate for immigration reform and for more high skilled immigrants.…
Changes that Mexico’s economy desperately needs
Enrique Peña Nieto is pushing through a major package of reforms. CFR’s Shannon O’Neil says “these are changes that Mexico's economy desperately needs.”…
The murder rate in Mexico has reached a plateau
The Trans-Border Institute’s Justice in Mexico Project released their fourth special report on drug violence in Mexico. The authors conclude that the country’s murder rate has peaked. …
Mexico and the United States are linked closer than ever through trade
Mexico and the United States are closer than ever through trade, bi-national communities, security concerns, and a shared democratic vision.…
Road to stability for Mexico’s economy
A lack of competition pervades Mexico's economy, as one or a few companies dominate sectors as diverse as glass, cement, flour, soft drinks, sugar, and tortilla flour, not to mention the state's control of energy…
U.S.-Venezuela relations after Hugo Chavez
One of the important questions in US-Venezuela relations is whether Hugo Chavez's bilateral foreign policy approach will continue without him.…