In 2024, it was estimated that there were around 280 million people in situations of international mobility, of which one third lived undocumented. In the case of Mexico, approximately four million people would be affected by the threat of mass deportations issued by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump's rhetoric and that of his supporters regarding migrants, accusing them of stealing jobs, not paying taxes, being criminals, rapists, and traffickers, lacks real foundations.
In the United States, a country where 51.5 million migrants resided in 2023, or 15.6% of its population, around 12 million people are of Mexican origin. Despite the common belief that Mexicans in the U.S. mainly work in agriculture, construction, or cleaning services, about 20,000 Mexicans with doctorates contribute to the academic field in that country.
Migration is a global phenomenon that has increased significantly in recent decades due to various factors such as armed conflicts, economic instability, and the effects of climate change. Mexico advocates for safe migration that respects human rights, urging a joint effort to address the root causes motivating people to leave their places of origin.
Although it is true that Mexicans in the U.S. send around 60 billion dollars in remittances every year, they also generate annual revenues of 320 billion dollars. Migration flows from Mexico to the United States have persisted since the early 20th century, fostering a rich cultural, political, and social exchange for both nations. These connections have resulted in the presence of more than 30 million Americans of Mexican descent today, compared to only 161,000 Mexican immigrants with university education in 1990.
