In October 2007, the United States and Mexico announced the Mérida Initiative, a three-year program of U.S. assistance to Mexico and Central America to combat drug trafficking, gangs, and organized crime. This report provides an overview and discussion of the funding provided for Mérida, and presents several issues that Congress may consider as it oversees implementation of the Initiative and shapes its future direction.

Letter to Cecile from her father about a wave of strikes, economics, and friends and relatives returning from trips.

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, mailed from Guadalajara by Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr.

This report discusses relations between the U.S. and Mexico following the escape and recapture of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán from a maximum security federal prison near Mexico City in July 2015. One key concern for U.S. policymakers is whether the Mexican government will be able to hold Guzmán securely in the same prison from which he escaped and then extradite him swiftly to the United States--a source of tension in U.S.-Mexican relations. Another is whether Guzmán's recapture, which was supported by U.S. intelligence, will lead to closer security cooperation moving forward.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Daily newspaper from Matamoros, Mexico printed in Spanish and English that includes local and national news from the United States and Mexico along with advertising.

Triweekly newspaper from United States-occupied Matamoros, Mexico that includes local and national news from the United States and Mexico, especially concerning the Mexican War. Also includes advertising.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Robert L. Owen asking for suggestions on where to go during his trip to Mexico City.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Julian Rodriguez Adame expressing pleasure at his upcoming trip to Mexico City and getting the chance to see him.