The Political Week in Photos

U.S. President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan is expected to produce an economic boom that could exacerbate one of his worst political headaches: the influx of migrants at the southern border with Mexico seeking a better life.

A top Hong Kong police official warned residents not to cross red lines when it comes to the national security law imposed by Beijing, as opposition activists were found guilty of attending an unauthorized protest two years ago.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is feeling the pressure as a worsening coronavirus outbreak in Latin America’s biggest nation has spurred a raft of cabinet resignations and firings.

These were among the topics of this week’s most compelling political images.