Mexico's Defiant Bet Against Trump

How Mexico is writing a new chapter in how smaller nations respond to Donald Trump's pressure campaigns

Over the past year, Donald Trump has repeatedly inserted himself into elections beyond U.S. borders, offering endorsements, criticism, and commentary on political races around the world.

Countries have reacted in different ways. Some have ignored him. Others have complained behind closed doors. Mexico, however, is trying something different. Instead of simply brushing off Trump's remarks, Mexico is betting on a riskier approach: confronting him head-on.