The Biden administration needed the Mexican president’s help to reduce migration ahead of the election. Did it give too much in return?
The outcome of the US election will turn on which candidate scares voters the most
Former president invokes God in convention speech as he accepts Republican nomination days after assassination attempt
The idea that mass tourism is creating knock-on effects like price rises is causing tension in the countries most-visited
But even as migration greases the wheels of the US economy, it is becoming the source of increasing political friction
Students and workers who joined the Communist party say they have been asked to spread propaganda
José Raúl Mulino has vowed to crack down on popular and dangerous route for people headed for southern US border
Sweeping reform offers route to eventual citizenship and protection from deportation for 550,000 people
As the global movement of people prompts hardline approaches by populists and policymakers, four new books explore the west’s struggle to balance domestic pressures with the plight of asylum-seekers
Also in today’s newsletter, a tale of two economies in Michigan
Surge in border crossings from Mexico has become potent political campaign issue for Donald Trump
Business groups say US economy remains dependent on foreign workers as migration becomes election issue
Surge of migrants into US cities has fuelled political divisions but not ended labour shortages
If Congress will not act, President Joe Biden may have to do so
Dysfunction and corruption are disrupting efforts to stem the flow of people towards America
This series examines the unprecedented scale of migration, which is stoking political and economic crises on both sides of the Atlantic
Billionaire disavowed ex-president after January 6 riot but plans to back him again in November election
President accuses Republicans of lacking ‘spine’ to pass law to curb immigration
About 3,000 migrants trying to reach Panama via Darién Gap have been stranded with more arriving every day
Rival trips this week come as surge in crossings at US-Mexico border become potent election issue
Race had been closely watched as barometer of suburban voter sentiment ahead of presidential election
Compromise bill faces opposition from Republicans after Donald Trump said he was against negotiations
Former president pressures party to reject bipartisan congressional pact on immigration
Islamabad’s crackdown on foreign nationals has disproportionately affected the well-established population
Leaders should be wary of curbing the force that helped save the world economy in 2023
