| Résumé: | This article claims that Mexican-Guatemalan relations are characterized by fluctuations between proximity and distance. The key to these bilateral links, however, lies within the broader context of Mexico's relations with Central America. Immediately after its independence, life in what is now Central American became closely associated with the destiny of the Mexican Empire and Republic. Once the provinces were divided, each country began to conduct its affairs on a more individualized basis. Consequently, this paper posits that it is no longer appropriate to speak of relations between Mexico and Central America as a whole. Guatemala is a special case, since it adjoins Mexico, so an analysis of the continuity and change in the relationship between the two countries would undoubtedly benefit from a reformulation of the concept of borders. Recent events have modified not only this region but its links with the outside world. In this respect, Mexico and Central America have entered a new phase of deliberate rapprochement over the past two decades.
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