The newspapers The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post have reported several measures that could directly or indirectly affect the inhabitants of Mexico. Among the anticipated decisions is the designation of Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, which would allow for forceful actions by U.S. security institutions.
Additionally, there is mention of the possibility of eliminating birthright citizenship, restarting the construction of the border wall, applying tariffs on foreign products, among other measures. Although there are no concrete plans to carry out these proposals, uncertainty and concern are palpable in Mexico.
Amid these speculations, there is the possibility that the incoming president of the United States, Donald Trump, may make decisions that significantly affect Mexico. Among the mentioned actions are declaring a national emergency at the border to unlock funds and deploy troops, reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" policy for asylum seekers, as well as conducting immigration raids in various U.S. cities.
Despite the uncertainty and concern, some inhabitants of Mexico maintain hope that Trump's decisions will be temporary and that, in the long term, opportunities will arise to strengthen the relationship between the two countries. Meanwhile, it is expected that the new government in the United States will have repercussions in various areas, including the environment, diversity, and inclusion.
In the midst of this uncertain scenario, the inhabitants of a city in Texas seem to focus on daily activities while observing the outlook on the horizon. Optimism is mixed with caution, and there is hope that, despite possible difficulties, fruitful paths will open for Mexico in the long term.
