The commercial relationship between Mexico and the United States is threatened by tariffs and protectionism imposed by the new president. In this context, Mexico's Foreign Affairs must strengthen the consular network with professionals to protect Mexicans from potential abuses. The designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations is a consequence of having overlooked and extorted them. It is essential to prevent the extension of the American judicial system to Mexico and instead collaborate to combat drug traffickers as enemies of Mexican society.
The need to address the presence of cartels on Mexico's southern border is raised. Despite potential problems, professionalism in the government can mitigate them. Trump's situation in his second term appears complicated with a Congress that denies him budget and a minimal advantage in the House of Representatives and the Senate, which forces him to negotiate with his political party. Additionally, some states have expressed their intention to act independently on issues such as immigration and climate change.
The Mexican government presents the "Plan Mexico" as a strategy to face current challenges, but it is crucial to assess its implications and scope. The importance of learning from history to build a future of freedom and equal opportunities in these times of global changes is emphasized. The current government's "nationalist" narrative seeks to rally around it, resembling previous episodes in Mexico's history.
The return of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States generates diverse opinions and analyses. Despite criticisms and fears, it is pointed out that the American government system has divisions of power, rule of law, free press, active society, and effective checks and balances, which could limit possible presidential excesses. It is suggested that although Trump promises to deport undocumented migrants, there will be obstacles and the need to respect human rights. Multiculturalism and diversity remain essential values in the midst of this scenario of geopolitical changes and reconfiguration of political and economic systems globally.
