The phrase 'So far from God, so close to the United States' reflects the historical tensions between Mexico and its northern neighbor. With the world's largest shared border and deeply interconnected economies, crises between the two nations are frequent. The recent surge in tensions is attributed to Donald Trump's nationalist policies targeting Mexico, accusing it of failing to manage immigration and contributing to the opioid crisis. Past incidents, like the U.S. invasion of Iraq, have similarly strained relations, highlighting the asymmetrical nature of their interactions, with the U.S. maintaining the upper hand.
The relationship between the U.S. and Mexico has been marked by a series of crises stemming from deep-seated geopolitical and cultural tensions, often to Mexico's disadvantage.
The latest crisis, ignited by Trump's hardline policies, has emerged from accusations against Mexico regarding immigration control and the opioid crisis impacting the U.S.
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