Mexican Foreign Policy

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This paper discusses Mexican foreign policy from the standpoint of its relationship with the United States and other Central American nations. A brief history of Mexico's foreign policy in the first half of the 20th century is presented, followed by an analysis of current international relations. The paper considers how Mexico's currency crises and current fiscal situation affect its international standing. Finally, the paper examines Mexico's commitment to human rights, citing a recent case against the United States.

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"Until the 1970s, the Central American nation of Mexico had a fairly limited role in international affairs. From the United States' perspective during the early to mid 20th century, Mexico's foreign policy was considered leftist and supportive of internal, revolutionary and nationalistic movements within the Central and Latin American region, rather than directly supportive of United States interests. Mexico was a relatively impoverished nation at this time, however, and was undergoing intensive internal economic rehabilitation. Mexico was not able to support its advocacy of leftist regimes with money, troops, and arms, rather Mexico used the maximum diplomatic might at its means to express its national support or discontent, particularly regarding the leadership of nations within the Central American and Latin American regions."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Foreign Relations." (2006) Country Studies. Library of Congress. Retrieved 20 Feb 2006 http://countrystudies.us/mexico/92.htm
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• Quintero, Natalia Gomez. (3 Jan 2005) "Some question Mexico's foreign policy." El Universal. Retrieved 20 Feb 2006 at http://www.mexidata.info/id358.html
• "Relations with the United States." (2006) Country Studies. Library of Congress. Retrieved 20 Feb 2006 at http://countrystudies.us/mexico/93.htm
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