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Frenemies: Mexico & the USA, a History

American History Hit

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The Interplay of Migration and Drug Trafficking

This chapter explores the historical relationship between migration and drug trafficking between Mexico and the United States, particularly during the 1980s. It highlights the role of Mexican cartels in the Colombian cocaine trade and the impact of Central American conflicts on migration patterns, alongside the U.S. government's response to these intertwined crises.

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