People await the final result of the ongoing debate on US immigration. It must be noted that any decision arrived would be crucial in determining the fate of
many illegal immigrants in the United States. Yet according to the latest reports, the current debate could also influence the next presidential elections in Mexico in July.
The proposed comprehensive reform of the US immigration law would offer illegal Mexicans the opportunity to legalize their status in the nation. But many also say that the immigration reform would also boost the influence of conservative candidate Felipe Calderon. Meanwhile, the construction of walls and the reinforcement of security at the borders could work in favor of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Currently, there are around 12 million Mexicans residing in the US. Around 50% of them are illegal aliens. As such any decision from the
US Congress could provoke strong reactions at the US south border. It must be noted that the US immigration reform has been considered as the cornerstone of the administration of Vicente Fox. It must be noted that for almost 6 years, he lobbied the American gove
