Deadly Floods in Mexico Reveal Regional Vulnerabilities While Highlighting America’s Border Security Risks

In the face of relentless, torrential rains, more than 300 communities across central and eastern Mexico remain isolated after deadly landslides and flooding devastated the region. At least 64 lives have been lost, with dozens more missing — a grim reminder of the consequences when government agencies are ill-prepared for natural disasters. The catastrophic conditions stem from the unlikely convergence of two tropical storms off Mexico’s western coast during an already record-breaking rainy season. Rivers have burst their banks, hillsides have crumbled, and entire villages have been cut off without access to urgent supplies or medical care. Yet while Mexico’s...