The level of dissatisfaction among Americans regarding immigration has increased in the last two years. mainly due to the migration crisis at the border with Mexico, where in the last fiscal year the government detained more than 2.3 million undocumented immigrants, most of them seeking asylum.
According to a Gallup poll, the majority of the dissatisfied group (64% equivalent to 40% of US adults) He states that he wants migration to decrease. In turn, 81% of the Americans surveyed said they were dissatisfied because they want it to increase, while the remaining 151% are dissatisfied but want the level to remain the same or said they were unsure.
On the border with Mexico, where the migrant crisis of those trying to enter the United States shows no signs of abating, it is often at the center of immigration news. Meanwhile, a counter-movement is also growing: the number of Americans who settle in the neighboring country.
In 2022, a total of 11,518 Americans received temporary resident cards in Mexico, According to data from the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) of the Latin American country, the number of deaths has nearly doubled compared to the previous year, when a total of 9,086 were recorded. In other words, from 2020 to 2022 the figure almost doubled.
Although moving from the US to Mexico is a good deal for Americans who save on rent, food, and utilities, this is not necessarily the case for locals (Mexicans) who have seen housing prices rise due to demand from foreigners.*
Today, thanks to remote work, some Americans "move to Mexico because it's cheap, not because they really want to participate in the local culture or because they're interested in Mexico," says Professor Fernando Bustos of Anáhuac University.
For Americans, living in Mexico is a profitable option, while for those who migrate to the USA, it is often the only way to seek a better life. quality of life.
Source: CNN, Telemundo and Univision.