2016年墨西哥政府处于双重压力之下，即对美关系的不确定性和国内政治经济的波动性。政府加大了反腐力度，但面临更严峻的执政形势。执政党在地方选举中出现严重失利，2018年大选存在更大的不确定性。经济表现平淡，经济政策的主要目标依旧是确保宏观经济的稳定。社会领域，国内安全仍是首要关切，社会抗议活动成为常态，收入不平等恶化状况有所减缓。外交上，努力维系对美关系，但多元化战略迫在眉睫。
In 2016，the Mexican government was under double pressure，that is，uncertainty about Mexico-U.S. relations and volatility of domestic economy and politics. President Peña Nieto strengthened his efforts to fight corruption. The main challenge throughout the rest of his term is to ensure that the structural reforms are adequately implemented. The ruling PRI lost 7 out of 12 governorships in local elections in June，which implies a considerable challenge in 2018 General election. Economic performance showed no improvement，and the main goal of economic policy was to ensure macroeconomic stability. In social terms，security issue remains to be a primary concern for the public，and protests were becoming normalized. In foreign relations，Peña Nieto government was trying to consolidate relations with the United States，especially with upcoming Trump administration.
