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taxes or other restrictions. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
went into effect in 1994, and it has helped Mexico’s economy to grow. This
agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico removes trade
restrictions between the participating countries. This means that the American
and Canadian companies do not have to pay taxes when they buy or sell
products in Mexico. It also allows them to operate their own manufacturing
Mexican Facts and Figures
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Mexican defenders Héctor Moreno (left) and Miguel Layún (right) move to stop Brazilian star
Neymar during a first-round game during the 2014 World Cup tournament in Brazil. Soccer
(
fútbol
) is the most popular sport in Mexico, and the country has done well in international
competitions, including a gold medal win in the 2012 Olympic Games.