elpais.com
Mexico's Strategy for a Trump Presidency
Analysis of Donald Trump's visit to the US-Mexico border and strategies for Mexico to mitigate potential negative impacts of a Trump presidency.
Spanish
Spain
PoliticsInternational RelationsUs PoliticsDiplomacyLatin AmericaStrategyUs-Mexico
Mexican Consulates In The UsRepublican Party
Donald TrumpSheinbaumLópez Obrador
- What was Donald Trump's activity on February 29th, 2024?
- Donald Trump's visit to the US-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas on February 29th, 2024, is analyzed. The author believes a strategic approach is needed to manage the potential negative impacts of a Trump presidency on Mexico.
- What is the author's main argument regarding Mexico's strategy toward a Trump presidency?
- The author suggests that Mexico should focus on areas of mutual interest with the Trump administration, such as labor policy and trade dispute resolution, to mitigate potential harm.
- What is the author's overall assessment of the potential impact of a Trump presidency on Mexico?
- The author believes that Mexico needs to proactively manage its relationship with Trump through a combination of diplomacy, strategic concessions, and leveraging areas of common interest.
- What role does the author assign to the Mexican-American community in shaping US-Mexico relations?
- The article highlights the potential for the large Mexican-American community in the US to act as a powerful pressure group to influence US policy towards Mexico.
- What specific areas of cooperation does the author suggest between Mexico and the Trump administration?
- The author emphasizes the importance of strengthening the lobbying capacity of Mexican consulates in the US and empowering the Latino community to pressure the US government on key bilateral issues.