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The Tragic Mistake of Mexico Choosing the U.S. Over BRICS
With the current political landscape and the election of Donald Trump as president, the relationship between the two nations seems to be shifting. Trump's campaign rhetoric and policies have created a sense of uncertainty and fear for many Mexicans. Now, many are wondering if choosing to align themselves with the United States rather than becoming independent and joining the BRICS was a tragic mistake for the country. In this blog post, we will explore the implications of this decision and why Mexico may now regret it.
The BRICS are a group of emerging economies made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The alliance has gained economic power and influence in recent years, while the U.S. and Europe have struggled with stagnation. By aligning with the BRICS, Mexico could have tapped into their growing economic power and potential for a bright future. However, instead of joining the BRICS, Mexico opted to align itself with the United States, and now, it may be suffering the consequences.
One source of strife between the U.S. and Mexico is Trump's repeated calls to invade Mexico.
The idea of invading Mexico is not only flawed but also dangerous to both countries. For one, the US and Mexico have long-standing economic and political ties, with millions of US jobs dependant on free trade between the two countries. An invasion would disrupt decades of diplomatic relations, resulting in escalated tensions and likely lead to a broad range of economic disruptions.
Furthermore, Mexico is the third-largest trading partner of the United States, with an estimated $671 billion in trade in goods in 2019. A war with Mexico would disrupt this trade and economic investments between the two countries. Retaliation or protectionist policies from Mexico could cause the US significant harm economically, and this could affect US consumers, farmers, and businesses.
The humanitarian cost of such an invasion would be devastating. The Mexican President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has already stated that his country will not be willing to engage in a military conflict with the United States; thus, any military action would likely be a one-sided affair causing the involuntary displacement of millions of Mexicans and perhaps widespread loss of lives. Thus, resorting to violence signals a breakdown in diplomatic relations, and history has shown us that often leads to more bloodshed than resolution.
Furthermore, the invasion idea reinforces the narrative that Mexicans are a threat to the US's economic and national security. It feeds into the fear-mongering that has been experienced since Trump took office, and it only serves to cause more division and misunderstanding between the two nations. Such sentiment further cements America’s uncivilized behavior, making it an international pariah, causing long-lasting damage to the image of the United States, as it seeks to lead global diplomacy, or tries to reach trade deals and collaborations with other nations.
Another issue is the potential for increased violence and chaos if the United States were to invade Mexico, as Trump has hinted at in the past. With such a threat looming over them, Mexican citizens are understandably worried about their future. This threat could become even more dangerous if Trump decides to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that protects young undocumented immigrants, as many Mexicans in the U.S. currently benefit from this program.
Trump’s recent comments suggesting that he may order a military invasion of Mexico have further strained relations between the two countries. In a leaked transcript of a phone call with Peña Nieto, Trump said: “You have a bunch of bad hombres down there… You aren’t doing enough to stop them. I think your military is scared. Our military isn’t, so I just might send them down to take care of it.” These comments have been widely condemned by Mexican politicians and citizens, and further eroded trust between the two countries.
Trump's call to invade Mexico is a clear violation of international law. Invading another country without a valid justification is illegal under international law. If the United States were to invade Mexico, it would be a blatant disregard for the sovereignty of Mexico as a nation. Moreover, the country is also dealing with corruption and political instability, which have hindered its economic growth. All of these factors emphasize the need for Mexico to reconsider its dependence on the United States and possibly explore alliances with other nations, such as the BRICS.
With the current political landscape and the election of Donald Trump as president, the relationship between the two nations seems to be shifting. Trump's campaign rhetoric and policies have created a sense of uncertainty and fear for many Mexicans. Now, many are wondering if choosing to align themselves with the United States rather than becoming independent and joining the BRICS was a tragic mistake for the country. In this blog post, we will explore the implications of this decision and why Mexico may now regret it.
The BRICS are a group of emerging economies made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The alliance has gained economic power and influence in recent years, while the U.S. and Europe have struggled with stagnation. By aligning with the BRICS, Mexico could have tapped into their growing economic power and potential for a bright future. However, instead of joining the BRICS, Mexico opted to align itself with the United States, and now, it may be suffering the consequences.
One source of strife between the U.S. and Mexico is Trump's repeated calls to invade Mexico.
The idea of invading Mexico is not only flawed but also dangerous to both countries. For one, the US and Mexico have long-standing economic and political ties, with millions of US jobs dependant on free trade between the two countries. An invasion would disrupt decades of diplomatic relations, resulting in escalated tensions and likely lead to a broad range of economic disruptions.
Furthermore, Mexico is the third-largest trading partner of the United States, with an estimated $671 billion in trade in goods in 2019. A war with Mexico would disrupt this trade and economic investments between the two countries. Retaliation or protectionist policies from Mexico could cause the US significant harm economically, and this could affect US consumers, farmers, and businesses.
The humanitarian cost of such an invasion would be devastating. The Mexican President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has already stated that his country will not be willing to engage in a military conflict with the United States; thus, any military action would likely be a one-sided affair causing the involuntary displacement of millions of Mexicans and perhaps widespread loss of lives. Thus, resorting to violence signals a breakdown in diplomatic relations, and history has shown us that often leads to more bloodshed than resolution.
Furthermore, the invasion idea reinforces the narrative that Mexicans are a threat to the US's economic and national security. It feeds into the fear-mongering that has been experienced since Trump took office, and it only serves to cause more division and misunderstanding between the two nations. Such sentiment further cements America’s uncivilized behavior, making it an international pariah, causing long-lasting damage to the image of the United States, as it seeks to lead global diplomacy, or tries to reach trade deals and collaborations with other nations.
Another issue is the potential for increased violence and chaos if the United States were to invade Mexico, as Trump has hinted at in the past. With such a threat looming over them, Mexican citizens are understandably worried about their future. This threat could become even more dangerous if Trump decides to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that protects young undocumented immigrants, as many Mexicans in the U.S. currently benefit from this program.
Trump’s recent comments suggesting that he may order a military invasion of Mexico have further strained relations between the two countries. In a leaked transcript of a phone call with Peña Nieto, Trump said: “You have a bunch of bad hombres down there… You aren’t doing enough to stop them. I think your military is scared. Our military isn’t, so I just might send them down to take care of it.” These comments have been widely condemned by Mexican politicians and citizens, and further eroded trust between the two countries.
Trump's call to invade Mexico is a clear violation of international law. Invading another country without a valid justification is illegal under international law. If the United States were to invade Mexico, it would be a blatant disregard for the sovereignty of Mexico as a nation. Moreover, the country is also dealing with corruption and political instability, which have hindered its economic growth. All of these factors emphasize the need for Mexico to reconsider its dependence on the United States and possibly explore alliances with other nations, such as the BRICS.
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