Migration, a demographic challenge for Nuevo Leon

More than 77,000 migrants applied for asylum in Mexico in 2021

Since 1960, Nuevo Leon has received national and international migrants.

Addressing the demographic scenarios of the 21st century, and the decision of migrants to stay in the entity should lead the government and civil organizations to assume new responsibilities, stated José Alfredo Jauregui, a specialist in the field.

Since 1960, Nuevo Leon has received national and international migrants, due to the economic growth and job opportunities available in the state. A good example of this is a large number of Haitians entering the north of the country looking for a better future.

This implies a great challenge for the government, NGOs, and other institutions, for example, human rights organizations and humanitarian aid organizations, says Jose Alfredo Jauregui Diaz, a researcher at the UANL Institute of Social Research (IINSO).

Refugee applications in Mexico – Figures from January through August of every year.

More than 77,000 migrants applied for asylum in Mexico in 2021, an increase of 222 percent compared to 2020. Hondurans, Haitians, and Cubans were prominent among those requesting assistance. A total of 23 thousand 123 were settled; that is, 29.8 percent of the total number of processes (5 thousand 390 were denied and 17 thousand 733 were granted refuge).