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From NAFTA to Narcotics
When the US sneezes, Mexico catches a cold. So with America's economy in recession, Mexico's is in a crisis. We travel from New York to Puebla, to examine the economic ties that bind the two nations, from trade to trafficking.

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“Stand by, there will be the giant sucking sound, if we are dumb enough to have this jammed down our throats!"
– Ross Perot in 1992

While Ross Perot’s prophecy of doom didn’t come true, NAFTA did change the economic terrain of North America. After decades of economic protectionism, Mexico opened its doors to American business and investment. Now when America’s booming, Mexico cashes in. But when the US is in the red, Mexico is passing the hat – and that puts the brakes on America’s recovery. And the economic ties that bind the US and Mexico are not all above board. The escalating drug violence in Mexican cities is fueled by the steady stream of narcotics, guns and money that crisscross the US-Mexican border everyday.

Puebla Mexico and New York City
Deborah Amos examines the ties that bind the Mexican and US economies by exploring the connection between two cities—Puebla, Mexico and New York City.
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The history of US-Mexico economic relations
America Abroad traces the history of US-Mexico economic relations.
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NAFTA
Deborah Amos looks back at the passage of the historic trade agreement between Mexico, the US and Canada—NAFTA.
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Field report from the Juarez-El Paso border
Monica Villavicencio travels to the Juarez-El Paso border to shed light on the circle of drugs and money flowing back and forth across the border.
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John H. Coatsworth
John H. Coatsworth is Dean, School of International and Public Affairs; Interim Provost, Columbia University and also Professor of International and Public Affairs and of History, Columbia University.
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Carla Hills
Ambassador Carla Hills is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hills and Company. She served as the U.S. Trade Representative from 1989 to 1993, acting as President Bush's principal advisor on international trade policy.
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James R. Jones
Mr. James R. Jones’ practice focuses on international trade, investment and commerce, business-government relations and financial services. He was former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Jaime Serra Puche
Mr. Jaime Serra Puche served as Mexico's Undersecretary of Revenue, Secretary of Trade and Industry, and Secretary of Finance. He led the negotiation and implementation of NAFTA.
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From NAFTA to Narcotics / Executive Producer: Aaron Lobel / AAM Producers: Monica Bushman, Sean Carberry, Matt Ozug, Monica Villavicencio and Chris Williams / Interns: Colleen Castle, Isabella Schwiermann and Annika Witzel / Web Producer: Javier Barrera / Photo Credit: Nathan Gibbs.

Host: Deborah Amos / Length: 51 minutes / Airdate: Oct 2009

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