Mexico

Mexico

Mexico is the United States’ number one trading partner in 2019. The relationship is special. Although ties between the two countries are solid, our partnership today faces important challenges, including rapidly changing political landscapes, shifting economic winds, shared security threats, and a migration crisis extending from Central America.

Recent analysis

Mexico’s presidential election: Energy reforms at risk

Dispatches Jun 30, 2026

What’s at stake in the USMCA review is a stronger, safer, and more prosperous North America

By Antonio Ortiz-Mena

As US, Canadian, and Mexican officials meet to review the trilateral trade pact, more is on the line than simply tariff rates and rules of origin.
Economy & Business Mexico
Mexico’s presidential election: Energy reforms at risk

Issue Brief Jun 24, 2026

Harmonizing USMCA: Enhancing customs to facilitate US-Mexico competitiveness

By the Binational Task Force on Economic Security and Competitiveness

With the 2026 USMCA review underway, negotiating authorities should focus on strengthening the mechanisms that promote trade facilitation: customs.
Economy & Business Latin America
Mexico’s presidential election: Energy reforms at risk

Issue Brief Apr 20, 2026

Using the USMCA review to strengthen regional integration

By the Binational Task Force on Economic Security and Competitiveness

As economic and trade authorities across Mexico and the United States engage in the July 2026 USMCA review, adapting to new geopolitical realities without reversing binational economic integration should be a priority.
Americas Economy & Business

Events

Public Event Thu, December 4, 2025 • 4:00 pm ET

Driving the next chapter in the US–Mexico agenda
Economy & Business Mexico Security Partnerships United States and Canada
Public Event Wed, May 7, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

Taking stock: Bilateral ties after 100 days of the Trump administration
Economy & Business Latin America Mexico Politics & Diplomacy
Online Event Mon, November 18, 2024 • 7:30 pm ET

Enhancing international coordination on Venezuelan migrant integration
Central America Colombia Conflict Crisis Management

Programs

The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center broadens understanding of regional transformations and delivers constructive, results-oriented solutions to inform how the public and private sectors can advance hemispheric prosperity.

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Content

EnergySource

Mar 26, 2018

Mexico’s presidential election: Energy reforms at risk

By David L. Goldwyn

Mexico’s historic and successful energy reforms are at risk in its upcoming Presidential elections. The leading candidate for the Presidency, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, referred to as AMLO, of the Morena party, has recently doubled down on his critiques of the reforms. He has pledged to review existing oil contracts, indicated he would require national […]

Energy Markets & Governance Mexico

New Atlanticist

Mar 8, 2018

A Beginner’s Guide to Battling Fake News: Three Approaches to Consider Before ‘Sharing’

By Roberta Braga

While the influence of Russian disinformation in democratic processes featured prominently in conversations surrounding major election cycles in Europe throughout 2017-2018, another region, further from the Kremlin’s backyard, now faces its own fight against false narratives. In Latin America, a region that will see three major elections in 2018, the concept of fake news has […]

Brazil Colombia

In the News

Mar 6, 2018

Marczak Quoted in CNBC on US-Mexico Relations

By Jason Marczak

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Mexico

In the News

Feb 7, 2018

Rosenblum in the Cipher Brief: What a Wall Won’t Fix on the U.S.-Mexico Border

By Todd Rosenblum

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Mexico

In the News

Feb 5, 2018

Marczak Quoted in McClatchy on the Appointment of a New Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs

By Jason Marczak

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Mexico

In the News

Feb 2, 2018

Pereira Joins France 24 to Discuss Tillerson’s Trip to Mexico

By Katherine Pereira

Watch the full discussion here

Mexico

Video

Jan 30, 2018

NAFTA Negotiators Make Progress
Mexico

In the News

Jan 30, 2018

Wayne Joins Foreign Relations to Discuss the Economic Relationship between North America and Mexico

By Earl Anthony Wayne

Listen to the full discussion here

Economy & Business Mexico

In the News

Oct 30, 2017

Wayne in The National Interest: The War on Drugs: The Narco States of North America

By Earl Anthony Wayne

Read the full article here.

Mexico

Event Recap

Oct 5, 2017

What if NAFTA ended? The imperative of a successful renegotiation

By Diego Marroquin Bitar

Everyone agrees that modernizing the agreement is necessary so that it can better serve the 21st century economy.

Mexico Trade and tariffs
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Experts

Ana Arriagada

Staff

Ana Arriagada

Assistant Director, Latin America

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Brazil Civil Society

Advisory Council member

Martha Bárcena

Former Ambassador of Mexico to the United States

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

Staff

María Fernanda Bozmoski

Director, Impact and Operations and Lead for Central America

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Central America

Millennium fellow

Kim Córdova

Culture Journalist and Independent Curator

Civil Society Media

Fellow

Brenda Estefan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business Latin America

Fellow

David L. Goldwyn

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Global Energy Center

Caribbean Climate Change & Climate Action
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