http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R43313.pdf
Discusses Mexico’s interest in opening its oil and gas sectors to international companies to improve production, areas of U.S.-Mexico energy cooperation, and issues for Congress to consider if such reforms are instituted by Mexico. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R43312.pdf
Discusses the treaty requirements for water sharing involving the Colorado and Rio Grande Rivers between Mexico and the U.S. and the complications/tensions caused by high heat and drought. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guestworker/2013-008925%20FINAL091013.pdf
Discusses guest worker programs in 13 countries and also provides information on the European Union’s Proposal for a Directive on Seasonal Employment. The country surveys cover such topics as guest worker recruitment and sponsorship, visa conditions and quotas, and the availability of a path to permanent status. From the Law Library of Congress
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R43204.pdf
Examines a proposed treaty with Mexico which would create a partnership between the U.S. and Mexico in exploiting energy resources in the Gulf of Mexico. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42917.pdf
Examines the reform policies announced by the Mexican government and the key issue of immigration and border security for the U.S. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
Describes progress made since the 2011 border strategy was devised and provides updated objectives and actions to respond to evolving threats. From the Office of National Drug Control Policy
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R41349.pdf
Discusses the problems created by drug trafficking and other violent crime along the Mexico-U.S. border, the Merida Initiative and its implementation by the new Mexican regime, and related issues for Congress to consider. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/press_releases/dot31_13
Press release announcing availability of 2012 statistics on truck crossings into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. In 2012 there were 10.7 million truck crossings, an increase of 3.6% from 2011. Links take user to interactive database with 2012 added data. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics