International Return Migration and Poverty in the State of Mexico

• Autores: Renato Salas Alfaro
• Localización: Paradigma económico, ISSN 2007-3067, Año 13, Nº. 3, 2021, págs. 135-156
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This paper analyzes how migrants perceive that international migration and some assets (physical and productive assets, labor knowledge) support them to get out of poverty. The methodology consisted of in-depth interviews with returned migrants living in the State of Mexico. The analysis is qualitative and based on their testimonies but is reinforced by group statistics. The results show that migrants accumulated assets and capacities, even nine out of ten perceive that in return, they live better. However, only one out of five is confident of achieving a stable long-term living environment. The conclusions point out that, at least among the migrants interviewed, migration plays an essential role in improving living conditions on their return. It also contributes to the building of long-term stable livelihoods, although this last effect is much smaller.