I think that one day, The North American continent will be a gigantic economic and political powerhouse similar to Europe but I think that a lot depends on Mexico. They need to restructure their economy where to utilizes is natural resources in effecient manner. Mexico is a member of OPEC but does not use the oil revenue money to uplift Mexico's poor. Instead, oil revenue is in the pockets of the elite class. Also the Mexican Government needs to eliminate the corruption in all levels of government including law enforcement. They also need to give more money to educating its citizens where they can fully access the benefits of a middle class system. Mexico currently spends only 4 percent of their adjusted Gross Domestic Product on educating its citizens. To have a vibrant economy you need an educated class. Also, Mexico is the stopping point for drugs entering the United States. They have not done enough to stop the drug barons along the border. In fact, there is evidence to suggest that the members of the Mexican Army is aiding the drug barons. The Mexican Government has a long way to go before they can with a straight face convince the American people to erase the border lines. It is however a tantalizing and intriguing idea and could give the European Union a run for its money.
This is a job for the Mexican citizens.
They also need to give more money to educating its citizens where they can fully access the benefits of a middle class system.
I believe Mexican children are not required to go to school. Either that or it is not enforced. I know an Illegal who went to the 3rd grade. Her younger brother went to 6th. When he came here he was 16 so they put him in 10th grade. He dropped out after a year.