• PeepinGoodArgs@reddthat.com
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    1 year ago

    How many millions do we get from central America vs how many from western Europe?

    Ya know, that’s a good question.

    From the Pew Research Center:

    Meanwhile in the more geographically isolated U.S., about eight-in-ten came from the Americas, with about half from Mexico alone.

    Next question: why are so many immigrating the Americas?

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      1 year ago

      Well, theres probably multiple reasons for that.

      The first reason that comes to mind is theres a land connection. Makes illegally immigrating much easier when you don’t have to attempt a water landing.

      Theres also how screwed up most of central America is compared to the US.

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        1 year ago

        Theres also how screwed up most of central America is compared to the US.

        I mean, who am I to disagree? In fact, I’d love to agree because Central and South America’s land connection has facilitated close ties to the U.S. historically.