A Mexican muddle The US has no choice but to develop a constructive and supportive relationship with southern neighbour Phil Hall Mexico and the United States share the problems of violence and drug trafficking just as they share the other problems and benefits of such a close relationship . Understanding of the issues involved in bilateral Mexican–US relations can boost a politician's career. In 1997, William Weld even gave up the governership of Massachusetts for the chance to be appointed ambassador to Mexico. John Negroponte was ambassador to Mexico and subsequently rose to become the first Director of
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