Mexico can’t end the migrant flow by itself. But it can—and likely will—raise tariffs that target swing states.

Mexico can’t end the migrant flow by itself. But it can—and likely will—raise tariffs that target swing states.

Violence continues to rage in Mexico more than a decade after former President Felipe Calderon launched a crackdown on drug cartels.

If the president succeeds, he will be free to slap tariffs on any country or any product at any time for whatever reason he dreams up.

His concentration of power in an already strong presidency bodes ill for civil society and fragile institutions.

Lopez Obrador’s tacit support for Maduro will diminish his political capital at home and abroad.

Fiery new populist presidents in Brazil and Mexico could turn an old rivalry toxic.

Developments in conflicts across the world that you might have missed this week.

His personalistic presidency threatens years of hard-won institutional gains.

Investing more in human capital is the region’s best hope to escape the middle-income trap.