The U.S.-Mexico border

The U.S.-Mexico border is a 1,954-mile boundary separating the United States from Mexico. It stretches from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Gulf of Mexico in the east. This border is significant for trade, cultural exchange, and immigration, with millions of people crossing it daily. It also presents challenges related to security and illegal immigration. Various measures, including barriers and patrols, are employed by both countries to manage and monitor the border. It serves as both a physical and symbolic divide, reflecting complex political, economic, and social issues between the two nations.