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I was in Mexico around the turn of the millennium, in the year 2000, during the summer with some college friends. Most of them were Latin American. We stayed near the border in well-known party areas like Tecate, Ensenada, and Tijuana.

As we drove around, I saw houses that were quite nice and colorful. I also saw the devastating side of what people describe as a developing or third-world country, similar to what I had seen in the Philippines. Besides the wild parties, there were some real dangers that we managed to avoid, whether on the road or inside restaurants and bars.

At the time, I was still naive about the dangers of cartels and kidnappers. I think my Latin American friends who were US Citezens, along with a few white American friends, were also unaware of the deeper risks.

I never experienced other parts of Mexico beyond those border cities, like Acapulco, Mexico City, the pyramids, and many other cultural and historical places.

However, the food was excellent. I imagine the quality is just as good throughout the rest of Mexico. Back home in San Jose, it might even be better in some places, since many of the chefs are experienced professionals from Mexico who have worked in luxury resorts. I’m sure the pay is better for them in San Jose, especially in the downtown area where there are high-end restaurants. The same likely applies to San Francisco. Just food is far more affordable in Mexico.

Now my question, which I have also written about as a theoretical conversation in my novel Carbon Planet: Our Destiny in the Stars, is this: What would happen if Mexico became another state of America? It is also clear that Mexico is part of North America, but its culture is obviously rooted in Latin America rather than English America.

Mexico fought for independence from European control a long time ago. The United States also fought for independence from Britain. However, the British system was highly developed compared to many of its predecessors during the colonial era. There were many issues involving segregation and racism, but what truly shaped the fabric of the United States was immigration, which helped develop powerful subcultures and global influences such as New York City, Hollywood, Rock and Roll, and Disneyland, all of which continue to influence the world today.

The United States is nothing like Europe, and in my opinion, it will always dominate the Olympics, just to name one example. At the same time, I admire Europe’s development in green living and its efforts to address global warming, which I see as a sign of more environmentally advanced societies.

So what would happen? Would the so-called illegal aliens, which is a funny term, remain at home if Mexico became a U.S. state? The names of many streets, cities, and even states across America are obviously of Latin origin, as well as Native American origin, like the Comanche, Cherokee, Mohican, and many other nations that lived and still live across this vast continent.

Would people stay in Mexico instead of crossing the border illegally if work became more plentiful in their own homeland for generations? Would mortgages become more structured, with payments going toward federal systems such as the White House through taxes? Would protections and justifications for citizens become stronger and more secure? Or would the transition be chaotic, with kidnappings and instability during the change?

I understand it would not be fixed overnight, but I have a feeling that Mexico could become a very strong state if it had the institutional backbone of the United States of America. People from around the world might travel to Mexico in even greater numbers, perhaps several times more than now, especially to see the preserved pyramids. Motels, hotels, and related industries such as housekeeping and tourism services would likely expand significantly. Many might not only visit, but also choose to live and work there.

Mexico is already diverse. It is simply the shared language and cuisine that sometimes make people appear similar from the outside.

Before I go further with my own opinions and theories, I asked AI. I am grateful that humanity has evolved to create advanced technology capable of providing thoughtful and increasingly accurate answers, and it continues to develop.

"That’s a big geopolitical question, Vincent. If Mexico became a U.S. state, the effects would be massive — economically, politically, culturally, and militarily. I’ll break this down in a practical way based on the areas you mentioned.

For context, we’re talking about the current country of Mexico joining the United States — so here I’ll reference Mexico and the United States as they exist today."

💰1. Economic & Profit Potential

Mexico already has a large, diverse economy. If it became a U.S. state, possible economic impacts could include:

📈 Investment Boom

• U.S. legal and financial systems could increase foreign and domestic investment.
• Stronger property rights protections might attract corporations.
• Real estate development could surge (hotels, theme parks, luxury communities).

This could mean:

• More hotel jobs
• More construction jobs
• More restaurant and delivery work
• Growth in rideshare markets (Uber, etc.)

However:

• Wages might rise — but so would costs of living.
• Local small businesses could struggle competing with large U.S. corporations.

🏨 2. Tourism Expansion

Mexico already has:

• World-famous beaches
• Cultural cities
• Ancient pyramids like Chichén Itzá
• Resorts in places like Cancún

If crime significantly decreased and infrastructure improved:

• Tourism could expand even more.
• Theme parks, hotels, resorts, and transportation jobs could grow.
• More Uber/delivery/restaurant opportunities in tourist zones.

But Mexico already attracts tens of millions of tourists yearly — so growth might be incremental rather than explosive.

🛢3. Natural Resources

Mexico has:

• Oil (state-owned through Pemex)
• Silver (one of the largest global producers)
• Gold
• Agricultural land (corn, avocados, cattle)
• Manufacturing hubs

If integrated into the U.S.:

• Oil and energy sectors could expand under U.S. regulatory systems.
• Agricultural exports might grow with easier interstate trade.
• Manufacturing could increase due to full domestic trade status (no international border).

But:

• Environmental regulations could tighten.
• Labor laws and minimum wage laws would change drastically.
• There would be political fights over resource control.

🚓 4. Crime & Military Factor

If Mexico became a state:

• U.S. federal law enforcement (FBI, DEA, etc.) would operate fully there.
• The U.S. military could legally operate domestically in limited ways.
• Federal courts would prosecute organized crime under U.S. law.

Would crime decrease?

Possibly — but not automatically.

Organized crime isn’t only about weapons. It’s tied to:

• Corruption
• Poverty
• Drug demand (including inside the U.S.)
• Institutional strength

Crime might decline over time if:

• Institutions strengthened
• Police corruption decreased
• Economic opportunities expanded

But history shows crime does not disappear overnight even with strong military presence.

🚗 5. Jobs Like Uber, Restaurants, Facilities

Yes — if incomes rose and tourism increased:

• More middle-class spending = more Uber rides
• More restaurants
• More facility maintenance jobs
• More landscaping/gardening for wealthy homeowners
• More hotel and theme park employment

However:

• U.S. labor standards might raise wages.
• Cost of living could rise dramatically.
• Property prices could skyrocket, potentially displacing locals.

🌎 6. Immigration Effects

If Mexico had:

• U.S.-level wages
• Federal safety systems
• Lower crime

Then:

• Fewer people would feel pressure to migrate.
• Some immigrants might return.
• Border crossings for economic survival might drop.

However:
Migration decisions are complex. People move for:

• Family
• Opportunity
• Education
• Safety

And even within the U.S., people move between states for better jobs.

⚖️ 7. Political & Cultural Reality

This would be one of the largest political changes in modern history.

Challenges:

• Language integration (Spanish and English)
• Federal representation (Mexico’s population is over 120 million — it would dominate Congress)
• Constitutional amendments
• National identity concerns on both sides
• Sovereignty issues

It’s extremely unlikely politically.

🧠 Realistic Summary

Potential Benefits:

• Increased investment
• Expanded tourism
• Stronger law enforcement institutions
• Higher wages (possibly)
• Easier trade integration
• More business opportunities in hospitality and services

Possible Downsides:

• Cost of living surge
• Cultural tensions
• Corporate dominance over local businesses
• Political instability during transition
• Crime reduction would take time, not instant

Important Reality

Mexico is already a large, resource-rich country with strong culture and economic power. It doesn’t “need” to become a U.S. state to develop. Many reforms and improvements could happen independently through governance, anti-corruption reform, and economic modernization.

Becoming a U.S. state would not automatically erase crime or guarantee wealth — but it would dramatically reshape both countries.

And there you have it. AI says it can improve independently through governance, focusing on anti corruption reform and economic modernization. Too bad corruption is also tied to the United States, at least according to what AI is telling me.  

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