From its language, foods, customs, and music, Mexico's influence is felt in many ways around the globe. Linked by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Mexico is a major trading partner of both the United States and Canada, and is also a leading destination of American tourists. But the country is also the leading source of illegal drugs and undocumented immigrants in the United States. This book provides an in-depth look at Mexico's past and present conditions, and looks ahead to the expanding role the country will play in shaping Northern American population, society, and culture.