A Review of 150 Years of U.S. -Mexican Relations

Publication Date: October 1988

Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Esther Wilson Hannon

Research Area: Government

Keywords: Latin American

Type: Report

Coverage: Mexico

Abstract:

The inevitably close relationship between the U.S. and Mexico makes the development of a pragmatic policy essential. The U.S. must not again allow its obvious interests in Mexico to lead it to interference in Mexico’s internal affairs. At the same time, the two countries
must pursue new avenues for mutual cooperation. Patience and perseverance rather than rhetoric arising from frustration will be required in coming years if the U.S. is to help Mexico overcome its current political and economic crisis and establish a relationship that
serves the interests of both countries.