Geopolitical goals of Mexico Yurina O. , RS-1401

Geopolitical goals of Mexico Yurina O. , RS-

Mexico Capital and largest city Mexico City National language Spanish Government Federal presidential President Enrique Peña Nieto

Brief history data of Mexico • Occupied by Indian groups: Aztecs, Maya, Yucatan, etc. • 16 th century — Conquered by Hernando Cortez • 19 th century – gaining independence • November 20, 1910 – Mexican Revolution • 1929 -2000 – ‘One-Party Rule’ or ‘Maximato’ • 1994 – Opposition movement • 1994 – Collapse of economy • 2000 — Vicente Fox is sworn in as the first president elected who did not belong to the ruling party. • 2012 — Enrique Peña Nieto wins the presidential election and takes office on December 1.

Economic data of Mexico • GDP — per capita (PPP): $18, 900 (2016 est. ) $18, 700 (2015 est. ) $18, 400 (2014 est. ) • Industries: food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, mining, textiles, clothing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, tourism • GDP — composition, by sector of origin: agriculture: 3. 7% industry: 33. 1% services: 63. 2% (2016 est. ) • Population below poverty line: 52. 3% note: based on food-based definition of poverty; asset-based poverty amounted to more than 47% (2012 est. )

Geopolitical Strategies of Mexico 1. Economic growth 4 strategic themes: • Unleashing productivity; • Incresing social prosperity; • Strenghthening public finances and government efficiency; • Promoting green and inclusive growth. Mexico has become the US’ second-largest export market and third-largest source of imports. In 2014, two-way trade in goods and services exceeded $590 billion. Mexico has free trade agreements with 46 countries, putting more than 90% of trade under free trade agreements. In 2012, Mexico formally joined the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and formed the Pacific Alliance with Peru, Colombia, and Chile. Mexico has the 11 th-highest GDP in the world based on purchasing power parity, according to the IMF. (2016) WORLD BANK GROUP

Geopolitical Strategies of Mexico 2. Tensions between Mexico and USA: Solving Migration Issue • impose conditions on any negotiation with the US • forge a bilateral deal with the US if necessary • efforts to detain and deport migrants who transit its territory in attempts to reach the US Send them back. Build a wall. Trade less. That is Donald Trump’s policy toward Mexico. And it creates a real headache for Mexico’s leadership now that he has been chosen as the next US president. (CNN)

3. Support Friendly Geopolitical coexistence • Sustain the lure of Mexico’s vacation properties for nearest neighbours • Make foreigner investors hire reputable representatives because of lack of accountability to associations “ With Donald Trump occupying the Oval Office, Canadians are carefully considering the geopolitical landscape before laying out their purchase plans and Mexico is benefiting. ” The Globe and Mail

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