[count-your-change]

Given that the cartels seem to be in charge down there and the oil infrastructure is deteriorating Mexico may not be viable anyway.

[wolfcreek]

If the conditions in Mexico continue to deteriorate, look for the NAU proponents to get a leg up in the near future. From the SPP site: "North American Emergency Management. The commitments made in the SPP recognize that a disaster - whether natural or man-made - in one North American country can have consequences across national borders, and may demand a common approach to all aspects of emergency management. Recent experience with hurricanes, ice storms, industrial accidents and the like demonstrate our interdependencies, as well as the need for coordination and mutual assistance in protecting and safekeeping our populations. Moving forward we will: Develop a common approach to critical infrastructure protection, and response to cross border terrorist incidents and natural disasters, across a number of different sectors including, but not limited to, transportation, energy, and telecommunications. Develop and implement joint plans for cooperation for incident response, as well as conduct coordinated training and exercises in emergency response." There are plans in place.