Panama’s former vice president reflects on the migration flows reshaping the region.
Immigration
As the United States gears up for elections, the government of Mexico could face bumps in the bilateral relationship.
The Trump administration seeks to stem migration through a bevy of new pacts with Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Mexico.
“We shouldn't turn to economic policy levers to treat migration problems, and we do so at our own economic risk,” writes Americas Society Board Member and ex-U.S. Ambassador Antonio Garza.
Nativism is on the rise. International norms and responsible politicians are helping to contain it, for now.
The U.S. and Mexico need long-term strategies if they hope to solve their migration challenges.
Mexico Security Initiative’s Stephanie Leutert tells AS/COA’s Carin Zissis why Mexico might be able to slow Central American migration—if only in the short term.