Number: RL34733 Title: NAFTA and the Mexican Economy Authors: M. Angeles Villarreal and Marisabel Cid, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Divison Abstract: This report provides an overview of Mexico's motivations for entering NAFTA, the Mexican economy, the economic effects of NAFTA in Mexico, and the views of NAFTA within Mexico. It also provides information on NAFTA's effect on Mexico's agricultural sector because this has been one of the more controversial issues surrounding NAFTA in Mexico. Pages: 20 Date: November 4, 2008