Less than two weeks before the presidential elections in the United States of North America, the importance of the outcome for Mexico is undeniable. In the U.S., there are at least 25,000,000 people of Mexican descent, including legal, illegal, and dreamers, making Mexico the main trading partner of the largest consumer market in the world.
On the other hand, the criminal reality between Mexico and the United States is harsh: tons of illegal drugs cross the border annually, generating thousands of homicides in Mexico and tens of thousands of overdose deaths in the United States. Fentanyl, a drug designed to combat extreme pain, is behind the terrible situation, with the Sinaloa Cartel as the main producer and smuggler of this drug into the United States.
Regardless of the election outcome, a more vigorous reaction from the United States regarding the border situation is expected. Under Trump's administration, immigration policies tightened, and the Mexican government was forced to reinforce the southern border with 15,000 soldiers to contain migrants. On the other hand, the future of the relationship with Mexico is uncertain in light of Harris's possible victory, with a more liberal stance that could generate greater tranquility for Mexicans living illegally in the United States.
Both candidates, Harris and Trump, have shown serious concern about security issues and the violence plaguing Mexico. Regardless of who wins the election, it is clear that ties between Mexico and the United States are at stake, and that the neighboring country to the north will continue to be a determining factor in the Mexican political and social landscape.
