Question

inequality remains a huge problem, and in many mexican states education is still a mess and criminals rule. many local companies that could be benefiting from mexico’s rise also remain isolated from the export economy and its benefits, with credit hard to come by and little confidence that the country’s window of opportunity will stay open for long. indeed, over the past year, as projections for growth have been trimmed by mexico’s central bank, it has become increasingly clear to officials and experts that the country cannot expect its new competitiveness to single - handedly move it forward. —“for migrants, new land of opportunity is mexico,” damien cave which challenges does this passage describe? check all that apply. ☐ criminal activity is on the rise. ☐ economic inequality remains an issue. ☐ some children don’t have access to education. ☐ trade relations with the us have become difficult. ☐ mexico’s manufacturing industry cannot compete with other nations.

Explanation:

• "Criminal activity is on the rise": The passage says "criminals rule" in many Mexican states, indicating criminal activity is a challenge.
• "Economic inequality remains an issue": The passage starts with "Inequality remains a huge problem" and also mentions local companies being isolated from export economy benefits, showing economic inequality.
• "Some children don't have access to education": The passage states "education is still a mess" in many Mexican states, implying access to education is an issue for some children.
• "Trade relations with the US have become difficult": The passage has no mention of US - Mexico trade relations.
• "Mexico's manufacturing industry cannot compete with other nations": The passage does not discuss Mexico's manufacturing industry's competitiveness with other nations.

Answer:

• Criminal activity is on the rise.
• Economic inequality remains an issue.
• Some children don't have access to education.