Protection Through Integration: The Mexican Government’s Efforts to Aid Migrants in the United States

A new Migration Policy Institute report, Protection Through Integration: The Mexican Government’s Efforts to Aid Migrants in the United States, details the activities of Mexico’s Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME) in a first-ever attempt to map the expanding range of IME programs. The MPI review makes clear that Mexico has moved beyond traditional consular protections to deliver an array of civic, health, education and financial services to its migrants, 96 percent of whom live in the United States. These tasks have traditionally been carried out by migrant-receiving countries.

Along these lines, americas Society and Council of the Americas has just launched its Hispanic Integration Hub, an online destination to present and promote private-sector experiences of effective integration efforts. The website includes video and testimonials from business and community leaders about the efficacy of immigrant-targeted worker development programs.

KJ