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because the climate is better in these locations

because it allows Mexican towns to use American water and electrical services

because these areas are safer for residents

because it makes trade between the two nations easier

El Paso, TX

Nogales, AZ

San Diego, CA

Brownsville, TX

Brazil

Uruguay

Venezuela

Colombia

the government

private businesses

foreign companies

international organizations

There is no land available in rural areas.

Most people work in service industries, which are located in urban areas.

Rural areas are becoming too crowded.

Cities are safer than rural areas.

near areas that attract tourists, such as Cancun

near coastal areas

along the US-Mexican border

in large cities, such as Monterrey or Mexico City

coffee farming

tourism

imports all goods and services

exports more than it imports

It is a developed economy that is very similar in size to the economy of the US.

Few people live in poverty, and the average citizen is very wealthy.

It is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

It is completely based on service industries, since Brazil has few natural resources.