Mexico is no longer just a passing country: it is becoming the final destination.Faced with the almost insurmountable difficulty of crossing the border into the United States and the waits of years in the asylum processes, tens of thousands of migrants from Venezuela, Haiti, Honduras, Cuba and Colombia have decided to build their lives in Mexican territory.
Urban and labour transformation
Cities such as Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Puebla and the northern border strip record a growing integration of foreign population in key sectors such as manufacturing, services, construction and trade. This presence has begun to revitalize local markets and diversify the social fabric of entire communities.
“Many of us go out dreaming of the United States, but in Mexico we find peace, employment and a place where our children can go to school without fear of a night raid.”
— Testimony at Mexico City Hostel
The urgent challenge: unburdening the COMAR bureaucracy
Despite the opportunities, the Mexican Commission for Refugee Assistance (COMAR) faces a historical lag in the resolution of files. Providing work permits and the Federal Taxpayer Registry (RFC) is essential for this productive force to be fully incorporated into the formal economy and with guaranteed social security.
