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US-Mexico border

Open Borders for Inclusive Prosperity

Open borders are a rare example of a public policy that improves the well-being of practically everyone.

US-Mexico border in Tijuana

The Cost of Criminalizing Immigrants and Militarizing Borders Is Greater than We Think

Child separation is just the tip of the iceberg.

Finding a New Approach to the US-Mexico Border

Examples of creativity and entrepreneurial success are abundant along the nearly 2,000-mile stretch.

Dispelling Myths of the Border

Two Sides of a Border, One Community

Mexican and American communities at the border do not lead separate lives.

The United States Does Not Need a Higher Wall

Despite numerous and complex bilateral issues, Mexico is an important strategic partner for the United States. Likewise, the United States is without a doubt key for the Mexican economy.