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Tariffs Aren’t Tough—They’re Costly: Why Trade Wars Don’t Make Us Safer or Richer
Tariffs are sold as tough and protective—but they often backfire. Here's what we risk when trade turns into a weapon.

Marco Lopez
Jun 10, 20252 min read


Cutting U.S. Aid to Latin America: The Hidden Trigger for a Migration Surge
Cutting U.S. aid to Latin America risks triggering migration surges. Here's why this policy shift could backfire.

Marco Lopez
Jun 9, 20252 min read


Why Border Walls Won’t Stop Fentanyl: Smarter Solutions to Combat Cartels
Border walls won’t stop fentanyl. Smarter technology, policies, and cooperation are key to defeating cartels.

Marco Lopez
Jun 5, 20252 min read


Empty Homes, Broken Bonds: How Mass Deportations Disrupt Latino Housing Markets
Mass deportations destabilize Latino housing markets, driving down home values and shaking community stability.

Marco Lopez
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Empty Desks, Lost Futures: The Hidden Cost of Deportations on U.S. Schools
Deportations aren’t just numbers—they’re lost futures in classrooms. Here's what it means for students, schools, and society.

Marco Lopez
May 28, 20252 min read


What If America Lost Its Immigrant Entrepreneurs? A Wake-Up Call for Innovation and Growth
Immigrant entrepreneurs power U.S. innovation and jobs—what happens if we lose them?

Marco Lopez
May 28, 20252 min read


Mass Deportations Are Crippling America’s Job Sites, Courtrooms, and Small Businesses
Mass deportations are gutting small businesses, overwhelming courts, and stalling job sites across America.

Marco Lopez
May 28, 20252 min read


Mass Deportations, Invisible Loss: How They’re Shattering America’s Informal Care Economy
Mass deportations are gutting America’s invisible care workforce—leaving families and communities with no one to lean on.

Marco Lopez
May 27, 20252 min read


Unclaimed Billions: How Immigrants Are Propping Up Social Security—Without a Safety Net
Millions of immigrants pay into U.S. Social Security—but billions go unclaimed. It’s time to rethink the system.

Marco Lopez
May 23, 20253 min read


Greener Borders: Why Sustainability Is the Future of Cross-Border Trade
From eco-friendly transport to fair wages, sustainability is reshaping how nations trade across their borders.

Marco Lopez
May 21, 20252 min read


Buying Beyond Borders: How to Succeed in Cross-Border Real Estate Investment
Global real estate investing offers big rewards—but only for those who plan smart, manage risk, and localize strategy.

Marco Lopez
May 21, 20253 min read


The Economic Fallout of Mass Deportations: What the U.S. Stands to Lose
Mass deportations could destabilize key industries, slow growth, and shrink the U.S. tax base. The economic stakes are high.

Marco Lopez
May 19, 20252 min read


Advocacy, Immigration, and Growth: Building Smarter Policies for a Stronger Economy
Advocacy is shaping smarter immigration policies—unlocking economic growth, protecting rights, and fueling opportunity.

Marco Lopez
May 10, 20252 min read


Smart Supply Chains: How Tech Is Transforming U.S.-Mexico Commerce
AI, IoT, and blockchain are reshaping the U.S.-Mexico supply chain—creating faster, smarter, and more secure trade flows.

Marco Lopez
May 10, 20252 min read


Redefining the U.S.-Mexico Relationship in a Competitive World
As global competition intensifies, it’s time to rethink and strengthen the U.S.-Mexico relationship for mutual prosperity.

Marco Lopez
May 5, 20252 min read


Bridging Borders: How Nonprofits Are Leading the Charge in Global Community Development
Explore how nonprofits are innovating across borders to uplift marginalized communities and shape sustainable futures.

Marco Lopez
May 5, 20252 min read


🌍 Profits with Purpose: How Philanthropic Entrepreneurs Are Redefining Cross-Border Trade 💼❤️
Discover how entrepreneurs are blending profit and purpose to transform global trade and uplift communities worldwide.

Marco Lopez
May 2, 20253 min read


💧 Bridging Borders: How Arizona and Mexico Can Tackle Water Scarcity Together 🌵🌊
Arizona’s water crisis needs more than conservation—it needs cross-border collaboration with Mexico to build lasting solutions.

Marco Lopez
May 2, 20252 min read


🏅 More Than a Game: How Sports Diplomacy Builds Bridges in a Divided World 🌍
From Ping-Pong to the Olympics, sports are reshaping diplomacy—uniting rivals, building peace, and breaking barriers.

Marco Lopez
Apr 22, 20253 min read


Reinventing the Factory Floor: How North America Can Compete with Asia’s Manufacturing Might
North America can outpace Asia’s volume-driven dominance by betting on tech, talent, and targeted investment.

Marco Lopez
Apr 18, 20253 min read
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