Between 2005 and 2010, 1.4-million Mexicans immigrated to the United States, less than half the number that migrated from 1995 to 2000. At the same time, the number of Mexicans and their children who moved to Mexico in the same five-year period rose to 1.4 million, about double the number that did so from 1995 to 2000.
The estimates are based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau and on Mexican census data. The most recent data indicate that the historic flow of migrants into the U.S. might even have started to reverse.
"We're fairly confident that by the end of the period we were seeing more people moving to Mexico than leaving" for the United States, said co-author Jeffrey S. Passel, a senior demographer at the Pew Hispanic Center.
Wiki said:Elections held in July 2000 marked the first time that an opposition party won the presidency from the Institutional Revolutionary Party.
Mexico has one of the world's largest economies, and is considered both a regional power and middle power. In addition, Mexico was the first Latin American member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD (since 1994), and considered an upper-middle income country by the World Bank. Mexico is considered a newly industrialized country and an emerging power. It has the thirteenth largest nominal GDP and the eleventh largest by purchasing power parity. The economy is strongly linked to those of its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners, especially the United States. Mexico ranks fifth in the world and first in the Americas by number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites with 31, and in 2007 was the tenth most visited country in the world with 21.4 million international arrivals per year.
2006 3.2 4.8
2007 2 3.2
2008 1.1 1.3
2009 -2.6 -6.5
2010 2.8 5.5Yeah, I've been reading about this too. Hopefully this trend will continue. There's too many Mexicans, Central Americans, South Americans, etc., especially of the unsavory gang-affiliated type, here as it is, imho.Evo said:It appears that not only has illegal immigration of Mexicans to the US sharply decreased, Mexicans are also returning to Mexico in larg numbers.
ThomasT said:I'm very much in favor of any (state and federal) laws allowing questioning of Hispanic/Latino looking people regarding their legality.
ThomasT said:There's too many Mexicans, Central Americans, South Americans
Greg Bernhardt said:I hope you forgot to include the term "illegal"?
Evo said:It appears that not only has illegal immigration of Mexicans to the US sharply decreased, Mexicans are also returning to Mexico in larg numbers.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lan...on-to-us-stalls-heated-debate-over-cause.html
Some long-term immigrants from Mexico took jobs in poultry raising, etc that many Mainers didn't want. Guess what?! The short-term harvesting jobs around here (broccoli, cabbage, apples, pears, etc) are already falling to workers from Jamaica/Haiti, etc. People who live here need to have some dependable year-round employment, so the short-term agricultural jobs go to people who will work long hours in the harvest season, earn their money and go back home. No harm, no foul.rqureshi24 said:I read this on Yahoo, I thought this was pretty interesting for everyone clamoring for jobs that these illegals took from them.
turbo said:Some long-term immigrants from Mexico took jobs in poultry raising, etc that many Mainers didn't want. Guess what?! The short-term harvesting jobs around here (broccoli, cabbage, apples, pears, etc) are already falling to workers from Jamaica/Haiti, etc. People who live here need to have some dependable year-round employment, so the short-term agricultural jobs go to people who will work long hours in the harvest season, earn their money and go back home. No harm, no foul.
Greg Bernhardt said:I hope you forgot to include the term "illegal"?
"But as much as I love America, I have to go where the best American jobs are."
The term "Mexican immigration to U.S. stalls" refers to the decrease in the number of Mexican immigrants entering the United States in recent years. This decrease could be due to various factors such as stricter immigration policies, economic conditions in both countries, and changes in the demographic profile of Mexico.
The decrease in Mexican immigration to the U.S. can be attributed to several reasons. One major factor is the tightening of immigration policies by the U.S. government, making it more difficult for Mexican immigrants to enter the country. Additionally, there has been a decrease in the demand for low-skilled labor in the U.S. and an increase in economic opportunities in Mexico, leading to fewer Mexicans seeking to immigrate.
The impact of Mexican immigration on the U.S. economy is a complex issue. While Mexican immigrants contribute to the economy by filling low-skilled labor gaps and paying taxes, they also compete with native-born workers for jobs and may strain public resources such as healthcare and education. However, studies have shown that overall, the economic impact of Mexican immigration on the U.S. is positive.
One common misconception about Mexican immigration to the U.S. is that all Mexican immigrants enter the country illegally. In reality, a large portion of Mexican immigrants are legal permanent residents or have temporary work visas. Another misconception is that Mexican immigrants do not contribute to the economy and solely rely on government assistance. However, many Mexican immigrants work and pay taxes, and the majority of them do not receive government benefits.
The future of Mexican immigration to the U.S. is uncertain. While the number of Mexican immigrants entering the U.S. has decreased in recent years, it is unclear if this trend will continue. Factors such as changes in immigration policies, economic conditions, and the relationship between the U.S. and Mexico will likely play a significant role in shaping the future of Mexican immigration to the U.S.