The Migration Issue More Than 4.5 Million People, Mostly Venezuelans, Have Moved to Another Country in Latin America Since 2015
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Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas Volume 14 | Issue 2 | 2020 Haiti to Chile, a Musical Journey PAGE 58 The Migration Issue More than 4.5 million people, mostly Venezuelans, have moved to another country in Latin America since 2015. What does that mean for host countries’ economies? Politics? Schools? How does the coronavirus change things? A SPECIAL REPORT Each person on this map represents an estimated net gain of 100,000 migrants in that country since 2015. AQ0220_Cover_LAY18_040820.indd 1 4/16/20 4:07 PM Americas uarterly Virtual Event: Migration in Latin America— and How COVID-19 Changes Things Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas Volume 14 | Issue 2 | 2020 Haiti April 22, 2020 to Chile, a Musical Journey PAGE 58 Watch this event live on www.as-coa.org The It’s one of the biggest transformations Migration in Latin America’s history: more Issue than 4.5 million migrants who have More than 4.5 million people, mostly Venezuelans, have moved to another country in Latin America since 2015. What does that mean for host countries’ economies? Politics? Schools? moved elsewhere in the region since How does the coronavirus change things? A SPECIAL REPORT 2015, mainly departing Venezuela. The response from host nations like Colombia, Peru and Brazil has been mostly generous, but is now Each person on this map represents being tested by the coronavirus, an estimated net gain of 100,000 migrants in that country since 2015. rising xenophobia and slowing economies. What is the reality faced by Venezuelans and other migrant groups, and how is it evolving during the pandemic? What are governments doing, and what can they do better? Event information: Our expert panel will bring new Mariana Reina insight to a rapidly changing situation. [email protected] 1-212-277-8340 Press: [email protected] Visit AQ Online: www.AmericasQuarterly.org Follow AQ: @AmerQuarterly facebook.com/americasquarterly AQ0220_LAUNCHAD_C.indd 8 4/13/20 5:11 PM Before you’re in over your head... We Find Out. Due Diligence. Anti-Corruption & Fraud Investigations. Litigation & Arbitration Support. Asset Tracing. Activist Defense. Intelligence. Digital Investigations & Cyber Defense. 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Zapata-Garesché, Ernesto Zedillo Publisher Susan Segal americas quarterly® is a registered trademark of americas society, inc. Americas Quarterly: Politics, Business and Culture in the Americas (ISSN 1936-797X) is an independent publication of Americas Society and Council of the Americas (AS/CoA). americas society and council of the americas, 680 park ave, new york, ny 10065 2 AMERICAS quarterly issue 2, 2020 2_AQ0220_MH_LAY05_B.indd 2 4/10/20 9:46 AM • 14 • 2 2020 A Time for Compassion The pandemic only increases the need for Latin American countries to fully integrate recent migrants into society. Yes, it will be hard. the coronavirus hit, Latin (page ), in the workplace (page ), and beyond. America was struggling to cope with an Many migrants have college or technical degrees, or unprecedented challenge — to its economies, other skills sorely missing in their new homes. They healthcare systems and societies at large. have also brought welcome contributions to food (page EMore than . million Latin Americans have mi- ) and music (page ). The risk is that these positive grated elsewhere in the region since . The vast contributions and the general goodwill of recent years majority are Venezuelans eeing their country’s on- will now be forgotten as - unleashes a terrible going tragedy, but Guatemalans, Nicaraguans, Hai- recession and increased competition for hospital beds tians and others have also been and other public services. on the move. Polls suggest most Indeed, polls were already Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas Volume 14 | Issue 2 | 2020 Haiti to Chile, a Musical migrants intend to stay in their Journey showing a backlash. A poll in PAGE 58 new homes — even if the situa- December showed % of Co- The tion back in Caracas or Port-au- Migration lombians don’t want any more Prince unexpectedly improves. Issue Venezuelans to join the esti- More than 4.5 million people, mostly Venezuelans, For the most part, the re- have moved to another country in Latin America since 2015. mated . million already liv- What does that mean for host countries’ economies? Politics? Schools? How does the coronavirus change things? sponse from host countries has A SPECIAL REPORT ing there. Fi y-two percent of been generous — in a region far Peruvians say they fear Vene- more accustomed to sending zuelans, up from % in . migrants than receiving them. Each person on Some politicians are already this map represents an estimated net gain of 100,000 migrants in that Many Latin American govern- country since 2015. seizing on this xenophobia ments have granted temporary (page ), urging an end to vi- visas or work permits, put extra sas and programs for migrants. shifts in schools to accommo- But such policies usually date new arrivals, and publicly force migrants to recede fur- urged tolerance. As a New ther into the shadows, not leave York-based publication, we cannot help but notice entirely, as the U.S. experience shows. That would the contrast with the United States, and express our cause even bigger damage to economies — and public admiration. health amid a pandemic. The last thing Latin Amer- Even so, the strains are clear, and growing. ica needs is the creation of a new permanent class of This special report shows how host countries are vulnerable people. The region’s generosity has been dealing with this unprecedented ow — in schools impressive; now is the time for more of it, not less. 2, 2020 AMERICAS 3 3_AQ0220_LEAD_LAY03_B.indd 3 4/13/20 10:28 AM Contents Here to Stay Long accustomed to seeing its citizens move north, many Latin American countries have now become a destination. Migrants are arriving by the millions, bringing with them skills, accents, cultures — and a need for jobs, health care and education. Our special report on the challenges facing host nations starts on page 12. 14 Lessons for Everybody 28 The Explosive Politics 42 Making Migration an A school on the border trying of Migration Opportunity to welcome new arrivals. Xenophobia is rising in Technology can help countries By Richard Lapper Peru and elsewhere. integrate new arrivals. By Brian Winter By Marisol Rodríguez 22 Colombia’s Migration Czar Chatruc and Juan Blyde An interview with Felipe 32 A Good Gig — for Now Muñoz, special adviser for Delivering food can be a lifeline for 46 My God, the Food! the Venezuelan border. former doctors and lawyers. Migrating flavors: a photo essay By Cecilia Tornaghi By Dany Bahar Collated by Donald Partyka and Benjamin Russell 26 The Big Migration Map 36 What Are Countries Infographic: how many people have and Cities Doing? 58 Nomad By Profession moved within the region? A look at local policies and initiatives Ralph Jean Baptiste sings his Haitian Research by Emilie Sweigart to deal with the influx of migrants. roots in Spanish, for Chileans. and Leonie Rauls By Brendan O’Boyle By Charis McGowan manuel medir/getty; cover corner: upper right: jorge severino 4 AMERICAS quarterly issue 2, 2020 cover image credit: illustration by victor beuren 4_AQ0220_TOC_LAY12.indd 4 4/7/20 11:59 AM President Rómulo Betancourt, who made Venezuela a champion of americas quarterly | volume 14 | issue 2 democracy and dissidents. 62 Hiring Migrants, A Good Business There is a role for the private sector — and it is a profitable one. By Manuela Andreoni 65 Who Is Helping? A look at nonprofit organizations offering migrants the first helping hand. By Benjamin Russell 66 Learning on Its Own DEPARTMENTS CULTURA With little aid, Latin America 3 From the Editor 84 Visual Arts has to think outside the box.