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Mexican Immigration
Factors Behind Immigration• POVERTY in Mexico – People look for a better way of life,
high population causes high rates of poverty
• POOR EDUCATION system – people came to US to provide better opportunities for their children
• DRUG WARS – Since 2006 23,000 have lost lives to the drug conflicts
• POOR GOVERNMENT – Mexico’s government fights an uphill battle to improve the country and battle corruption…leaders have been ineffective at stopping corruption
• ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY – There are more jobs with better pay in the US
Poverty in Mexico
• In Mexico City, with a population of 105 million, it is estimated that 40% live in poverty.
• People flee Mexico in search of a better life.
Poor Education
• Since 2000, several initiatives were put in place to improve schools.
• Schools have since increased both enrollment and literacy rates.
• The poverty level causes obstacles for educational improvement.
• Mexicans can attend safer schools for longer.
Mexico’ Drug Production
• Cultivation of opium poppy and they produce 18 metric tons of pure heroin, or 50 metric tons of "black tar" heroin- Largest foreign supplier of Heroin to the US.
• Marijuana cultivation produces15,800 metric tons-Largest Foreign supplier of Marijuana.
• Mexico also transplants large amounts Methamphetamines, cocaine, and ecstasy
Beginning of the Crack Down
• Starting in 2006, President Felipe Calderon announced the Mexican Authorities would be cracking down on drug trafficking.
• Since 2006, 23,000 have lost their lives in violent conflicts, some in broad daylight.
• Fatalities are mounting up on both sides of the conflict.
Impact of the Drug War
• The Drug Wars pit Mexican Military and Government agencies against powerful drug cartels like La Familia.
• Violent conflicts take place in broad daylight and public centers putting innocent lives at risk.
• The nation’s lucrative tourist industry has been greatly impacted by this conflict.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSA8dHsoHmI (12:25 60min. Video)
Poor Government
• The Government has been improving since the first party change in 61 years happened in 2000.
• They still battle corruption and mismanagement on all levels.
• There are reports of torture and kidnappings carried out by government agencies.
• Even though Mexicans can vote and have a voice in their political system, Mexicans flee for more rights and freedoms found in USA.
Newest Mexican President 2012
• Mr. Peña Nieto has sent mixed messages about the drug-related violence that threatens Mexico and border areas in the United States
• Mr. Peña Nieto has a chance to restore his party’s reputation and do a lot of good for Mexico if he can deliver on his promises to make needed reforms, increase accountability, and end the bloodshed
US Crackdown
• Estimates of over 500,000 immigrants enter the US from Mexico.
• These figures represent both legal and illegal immigrants.
• The US has focused millions of dollars and huge amounts of manpower to bolster the fight against illegal immigration.
• Then there is Arizona…
So why do immigrants from Mexico come to USA?
• Better education
• Better health care
• Better job opportunities
• Better life for their children
• ANYTHING ELSE??
What is the impact
• Why is the number of immigrants important to US citizens?
• What could be the long term impact of increased immigration?
• Does it cost more for an illegal immigrant versus a legal immigrant?
The Debate Question
What should be done involving the
Immigration issue?