Stratfor Founder and Chairman George Friedman looks at significant changes in Mexico's policy toward the drug cartels and the economy following U.S. President Barack Obama's two-day visit to the country.

Stratfor Latin America Analyst Elias Kraushaar explains that Mexico's demographic challenge is to educate and employ its young and growing population.

Stratfor Director of Analysis for Latin America Karen Hooper discusses political infighting in Mexico and the country's prospects for continued reform.

Stratfor Latin America Analyst Elias Kraushaar discusses how increasing trade and investment opportunities between Mexico and China will affect the future of the two countries' bilateral relationship.

Stratfor Vice President of Analysis Scott Stewart discusses the Jalisco-based cartel's rise to power, the extent of its territory and its future role in Mexico.

Stratfor Vice President of Analysis Scott Stewart discusses the Gulf cartel's rise to power, the extent of its territory and its future role in Mexico.

Mexico's new industrial heartland only became attractive to manufacturers after the country overhauled its transportation infrastructure.

The central lowlands, also known as the Bajio, have emerged as higher value-added manufacturing center.

Stratfor Vice President of Analysis Scott Stewart discusses Los Zetas' rise to power, the extent of its territory and its future role in Mexico.

Stratfor Vice President of Analysis Scott Stewart discusses how the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico gained power, the extent of its territory and its future role in the country.