Viewpoint: Five Myths About Mexico (Shannon K. O'Neil, Council on Foreign Relations)

02.05.2013 17:39

www.cfr.org/mexico/viewpoint-five-myths-mexico/p30615

President Obama's visit to Mexico is part of a long tradition of diplomatic relations between the US and its neighbour to the south.

But while many Americans feel that they understand the basic economic and social forces that drive Mexico, the realities are much more interesting.

Here five myths about Mexico, that have a direct impact on American foreign policy, are debunked.