Latin America is one of the most violent and corrupted regions in the world. As a result, Latin Americans escape the violence, corruption, and poverty they live in, but have to face an unwelcoming United States when they arrive.
In general, the citizenship path can be complicated and take a long time. If an immigrant applies for legal status (known as a “Green Card”), and he/she entered the country illegally, he/she must return to his/her country of origin and finish the process in a U.S. consulate.
Obtaining a Green Card can be very costly. It is financially out of reach for many immigrants. Obtaining a Green Card usually costs upwards of $1,000. As a result, over 11 million undocumented immigrants live in the country, and “about 60% of them… …show more content…
Latin American countries have helped many cartels commit crimes. According to Mac Margolis, “International cartels… have converted several countries into global crime hubs”. For example, the kidnapping of 43 students in Mexico has not been resolved, and the government is fully aware of the situation. With the government being so corrupt, violence in Latin America usually rises. Corruption, along with violence, leaves innocent people in poverty. This leads to the spread of deadly diseases. In The Devil’s Highway, Urrea states that “Malaria was spreading, and it was worse than before”(63). More and more people are dying because of the poverty they live in. Their low-class living conditions means that many people cannot afford to pay a medical bill. People want a better life. They want a higher standard of living, as well as job opportunites. “People in Veracruz were looking north” (Urrea 64). Parents want their children to life better life. For many, moving to the United States seems like the answer to all their wishes. If Latin American countries don’t fight to get rid of corruption and violence, their citizens will forever live in poverty. This would make them want to emigrate to the United States to live a better life, where they are received with a lack of
In general, the citizenship path can be complicated and take a long time. If an immigrant applies for legal status (known as a “Green Card”), and he/she entered the country illegally, he/she must return to his/her country of origin and finish the process in a U.S. consulate.
Obtaining a Green Card can be very costly. It is financially out of reach for many immigrants. Obtaining a Green Card usually costs upwards of $1,000. As a result, over 11 million undocumented immigrants live in the country, and “about 60% of them… …show more content…
Latin American countries have helped many cartels commit crimes. According to Mac Margolis, “International cartels… have converted several countries into global crime hubs”. For example, the kidnapping of 43 students in Mexico has not been resolved, and the government is fully aware of the situation. With the government being so corrupt, violence in Latin America usually rises. Corruption, along with violence, leaves innocent people in poverty. This leads to the spread of deadly diseases. In The Devil’s Highway, Urrea states that “Malaria was spreading, and it was worse than before”(63). More and more people are dying because of the poverty they live in. Their low-class living conditions means that many people cannot afford to pay a medical bill. People want a better life. They want a higher standard of living, as well as job opportunites. “People in Veracruz were looking north” (Urrea 64). Parents want their children to life better life. For many, moving to the United States seems like the answer to all their wishes. If Latin American countries don’t fight to get rid of corruption and violence, their citizens will forever live in poverty. This would make them want to emigrate to the United States to live a better life, where they are received with a lack of