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“People should remember that Mexican migration is now at a net negative. More Mexicans are leaving through deportation and voluntary return than are entering the United States legally and illegally.” quote by Alan Bersin
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“People should remember that Mexican migration is now at a net negative. More Mexicans are leaving through deportation and voluntary return than are entering the United States legally and illegally.”

Alan Bersin

About This Quote

Source Report: Migration Policy Review, 2018

Mexican migration now shows a net loss, with more leaving than arriving.

In simple terms: More Mexicans leave than come.

Key Takeaway

Address causes of outmigration.

Themes

migration demographics policy economics border

Mood

analytical concerned

Type

policy informative

When to use this quote

  • government
  • NGOs
  • researchers
  • communities
  • businesses

Key Concepts

Population shift economic push policy impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives the recent increase in returns?
  • How should policy adapt to net negative migration?
A Different Perspective

Data may overlook undocumented flows.

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