North Carolina's ties to Mexico are strong. Let's make them stronger.

This op-ed appeared in The News and Observer, the paper of record for North Carolina's state capital in Raleigh. Everyday Mexicans are not sure what steps their country can take next to improve US-Mexico relations. They are looking for negotiating partners north of the border.  This op-ed calls on North Carolina’s citizens, communities, and businesses to engage in citizen-based diplomacy.