Mexico

By understanding Mexico and its economy, we can better understand our own economy. Learn about this unique and dynamic relationship with research from the Dallas Fed.

Migrant apprehensions at U.S.–Mexico border spike in 2019
Apprehensions of migrants at the U.S. southern border surged in spring 2019.
April 06, 2020
Go Figure: Assessing the Cost of Longer Border Wait Times
Wait times spiked in spring 2019 when Customs and Border Patrol resources were diverted away from border crossings.
December 30, 2019
Special Report
NAFTA at 20: Effects on the North American Market
Proceedings of the 2014 conference that brought together leading academic and government researchers who explored the realities of the landmark trade agreement.
November 22, 2017
Working Paper
Unauthorized Mexican Workers in the United States: Recent Inflows and Possible Future Scenarios
This paper provides estimates of the number of newly arriving unauthorized workers from Mexico, the principal source of unauthorized immigrants to the United States, and examines how the inflow is related to U.S. and Mexico economic conditions.
January 05, 2017