After reading the following quote, what can you infer about the role of Mexico in the emigration process? Central America has been a locus of migration for generations. It is characterized by rural-to-urban and regional migration as well as emigration abroad, particularly to the United States. A relative unknown in hemispheric migration matters until recent decades, Central America transformed from a minor to a major player during a decade of armed conflicts in the 1980s. In this period the region also became a geographic bridge to North America for migrants from South America seeking to enter the United States, while Mexico has become the main transit country for Central Americans headed north. In short, Central America is a crossroads of many migratory streams.

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Shea Nguyen

12 May, 16:21

After reading the following quote, what can you infer about the role of Mexico in the emigration process? Central America has been a locus of migration for generations. It is characterized by rural-to-urban and regional migration as well as emigration abroad, particularly to the United States. A relative unknown in hemispheric migration matters until recent decades, Central America transformed from a minor to a major player during a decade of armed conflicts in the 1980s. In this period the region also became a geographic bridge to North America for migrants from South America seeking to enter the United States, while Mexico has become the main transit country for Central Americans headed north. In short, Central America is a crossroads of many migratory streams.

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Carissa Leblanc · Answer 1

As the quote mentions, not only is Mexico the place of origin of many immigrants but is also the last transitory spot in the way for many immigrants coming from many countries in Latin America. Mexico is in current negotiations with the United States to adopt a more strict role preventing immigrants from entering their borders, crossing them and finally arriving in the States. The proposal currently being discussed is the "safe third country agreement", which would require people transiting Mexico to apply for protection in this country rather than in the United States. This would enable U. S. border guards to quickly reboot asylum seekers back to Mexico. Making the process of dealing with illegal immigrants more efficient.