Of course, US-Mexico relations have changed a lot from the days of President Reagan and President Lopez-Portillo. Nevertheless, the 20th century history is still relevant. It will help you understand attitudes on both sides of the border:
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free." - President Ronald Reagan
Sunday, May 31, 2020
"Distant Neighbors: A Portrait of the Mexicans" by Allan Ridding
Of course, US-Mexico relations have changed a lot from the days of President Reagan and President Lopez-Portillo. Nevertheless, the 20th century history is still relevant. It will help you understand attitudes on both sides of the border: