Implications for us policy options the security structure in mexico is characterized by shifting responsibilities duplication of services and general instability along with a lack of coordination among federal state and local security forces. Xiv security in mexico implications for us policy options institution in that country1 with crime and distrust of officials such widespread phenomena bribery is a part of daily life in mexico the deteriorating security situation in mexico the security situation in mexico began to deteriorate in 2005 and. In response to a deteriorating security environment in mexico the governments of both mexico and the united states are searching for policy options to improve internal security in mexico and reduce violence along the us mexico border this study assessed the security situation in mexico and its impact on the united states. Security in mexico implications for us policy options by k jack riley phd vice president national security research division nsrd rand corp publication 07 22 2020. The backdrop of a deteriorating security situation in mexico and change in administration in the united states demands a closer examination of potential priorities and policy options to guide future us mexico relations to help inform debate this study examined a set of policy options for the united states strategi