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Mexican Migration. Adam, Justin, and Steven . Migration Problem. W orlds biggest migration problem 1 in 10 Mexican citizens live in US L.A. has 2 nd biggest population of Mexican Americans 12 million in total live in US. Ebbing of the Tide. 1995-2000, 700,000 returners
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Mexican Migration Adam, Justin, and Steven
Migration Problem • Worlds biggest migration problem • 1 in 10 Mexican citizens live in US • L.A. has 2nd biggest population of Mexican Americans • 12 million in total live in US
Ebbing of the Tide • 1995-2000, 700,000 returners • 2005-2010, 1.4 Million returners • In 2000, 1.6 Million immigration attempts were foiled • In 2011, 286,000 were foiled • Lowest in 20 years
Back and Forth • 40 years ago, there were more immigrants Canada, Germany and Italy • In 2000, illegal Mexican immigration reached its peak with 750,000 • The economy in US is descending, which means more illegals are returning to their homeland • 6 out of 10 would go back to mexico, if given the chance
Illegal Immigration Problems • 21,000 border patrol agents nationwide, biggest gov’t agency • Now Arizona dessert is prime crossing point; A 72 hour trek • Gangs are exploiting immigrants, causing mass killings
Reasons • Jobs • American Dream • 250$ a week, compared to 4.20$ a day