Immigration Article of the Day: Immigration is Good for Cities: Expats in Mexico City by Jaris Hernandez, Sofia Guerra, Loretta Mariaud, Diana Garay, & Ernesto Castaneda

Immigration is Good for Cities: Expats in Mexico City by Jaris Hernandez, Sofia Guerra, Loretta Mariaud, Diana Garay, & Ernesto Castaneda

Abstract

This paper looks at how Mexico’s role in migration is shifting. Once known primarily as a country of emigration and transit, Mexico is increasingly becoming a destination for immigrants from North and South America, Europe, and beyond. Drawing on qualitative interviews with foreign residents, the study explores the motivations behind their relocation, including factors like lower costs of living, quality of life, and the rise of remote work opportunities. The paper also reflects on the broader socio-economic implications of this migratory flow, particularly its effects on housing, local economies and patterns of urban development.