COVID-19 causes mass migration to the U.S.
December 9, 2021
According to a new study from Hope Border Institute, the pandemic has caused poverty and gang violence in Central and South America. The U.S. has seen an increase in migration due to these factors. Most migrants are dealing with economic and social effects from the pandemic, specifically gang extortion, strict enforcement of quarantine restrictions, and economic hardships that have not been addressed by their local government. The organization conducted this study over the summer as part of a program that seeks to implement policies to address migrant needs.
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COVID-19 compounding root causes for mass migration to US: research