Migration, between the human and the legal. A complex balance
Migration is, above all, a human phenomenon. Behind the figures there are life stories marked by fear, hope and resilience. People fleeing violence, poverty, climate change and political instability. However, this approach clashes with the reality of immigration policies, where the sovereignty of the State and internal security weigh as much as the need to protect the rights of migrants.
According to international agreements such as Marrakech’s statement (2018), migration is not illegal. It is sought to be regular, safe and orderly. However, Mexico faces a complex dilemma: how to balance the protection of migrants with national stability and security?
Mexico at the crossroads
Mexico has gone from being a transit country to becoming a territory of origin, destination and return. The pressure on its borders, to the north and south, is immense. The constant arrival of migrants from Central America, the Caribbean, South America, Africa and Asia, as well as the repatriation of thousands of Mexicans, has exceeded the institutional and humanitarian capacity of the country.
The challenges are multiple:
– Humanitarian crisis on the southern border, with saturated camps and precarious conditions.
– Diplomatic tensions with the United States, which presses Mexico to act as a migratory “wall”.
– wear of institutional resources, affecting security, economy and social cohesion.
Given this scenario, the big question is: What to do that has not already tried?
Rethink immigration management
Mexico has implemented various strategies, but the magnitude of the challenge demands new answers. It is not just about controlling migratory flows, but also to serve the repatriated diaspora, a group that is often marginalized. How to ensure that those who return can rebuild their life with dignity?
The solution is not in fragmented measures, walls or tariffs, but in an integral, human and resilient vision, where international development and cooperation work hand in hand.
Proposals for efficient and human immigration management
1. Comprehensive immigration policy: Beyond containment, Mexico needs a strategy that combines humanitarian attention, economic development and international cooperation.
2. Institutional strengthening: Modernize the National Migration Institute (INM) and train its staff in human rights and crisis management.
3. International alliances: Collaborate with organizations such as UNHCR, IOM and UNICEF to share responsibility and expand resources.
4. Regional Cooperation: Mexico must lead a joint strategy with the United States, Central America and the Caribbean to address the structural causes of migration, such as poverty and violence.
5. Socio -economic integration: Create programs that allow migrants and repatriated access to employment and education, integrating them productively to society.
6. Vinculation with civil society and academy: Include specialized universities and organizations to generate evidence -based public policies.
7. Human security: Security should not focus only on border control, but on protecting people and ensuring that their transit does not become a conviction.
