The increase in the number of Mexicans seeking to enter the United States legally and illegally is one of the important evidence related to migration. According to data, the inhabitants of Latin American countries attempting to enter the United States in greater numbers mainly come from Mexico, Venezuela, and Cuba, countries with socialist government policies. It is necessary to address the fight against drug trafficking to change policies towards Mexico, especially in terms of combating cartels with determination and without compromises.
Donald Trump has expressed his concern about the alleged lack of action by the Mexican government against drug cartels, particularly in the case of fentanyl, a lethal drug that primarily enters the United States through the border with Mexico. Trump has even considered drug traffickers as terrorists to pursue them legally within Mexico.
It is crucial for Mexico and the United States to reach an agreement to thoroughly combat drug traffickers and avoid possible retaliation such as imposing high taxes on Mexican products exported to the U.S. Remittances sent by Mexican workers in the U.S. represent an important source of foreign currency for Mexico, and threats to tax them could negatively impact the Mexican economy.
In the internal context, there is concern about the rise of extreme poverty during the current government compared to previous years. Economic imbalances, fiscal pressure, drug-related violence, and investor distrust due to policies deemed insufficient to combat cartels and promote economic stability have also been observed.
The economy under President Sheinbaum's government faces challenges similar to those of the previous administration, raising fears of unemployment, inflation, fiscal deficit, and increasing debts. The goal is to improve the economy and reduce extreme poverty through policies that promote sustainable growth and generate employment, rather than continuing patterns that have proven unsuccessful in achieving the expected results. Unemployment and migration figures towards the United States reflect the tangible impact of the economic policies implemented in Mexico.
