THE INTENSIFICATION OF LATIN AMERICAN IMMIGRATION IN THE UNITED STATES

THE INTENSIFICATION OF LATIN AMERICAN IMMIGRATION IN THE UNITED STATES

JOSE D. BENITEZ

NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

INTRODUCTION

United States of America is a country made of mixtures of races, civilizations and that is making them rethink accepting immigrants as well that are influencing much on the country's identity, are essential in the electoral field. Considering this mix of cultures we can realize the great cultural wealth that America has and therefore the powerful tool that dignifies humans (culture) and also can use it as a bridge of dialogue between the people US and Latin America. I chose the theme of "The intensification of Latin American immigration in the United States" His involvement in politics, culture and identity of the country. And the strengthening of a Latino identity but also by the current situation of the race in the United States, which is having and will have according to their results and the administration to reach the White House, an impact on all governments that are part of our international community. The Latino community, within which stand out for being Latino immigrants the majority group that constitutes, is a sector of the electorate that may define the course of the election results, and to define the new configuration of the country in a few years due to the slow "conquest" of the territories lost by elements such as language, food and traditions. All these elements will change the culture, the media and even the way of doing politics in the United States of America.

Due to the intensification of immigration, the United States is threatened with the possible loss of their identity, traditions, language and culture and therefore is responding with bloody migration policies are undermining Latin American identity in general. To strengthen the identity of Latinos have the best tool there is culture as it is considered as a dimension of citizenship, it is a basic element for social cohesion and inclusion and that builds confidence and self-esteem individuals, communities and nations. Culture is the mechanism that must be implemented for the development and sustainability of Latinos therefore must always be present because it is the inheritance of future generations

The United States rather than respond with anti-immigrant policies should take advantage of this vast melting pot of cultures as a means of economic and social development to address the crisis besetting our international community and take into account the new emerging culture resulting from mixtures between migrants and locals. My overall goal is to analyze the impact and effects of this migration is having on the political, social, economic, labor and cultural areas of the United States of America, by means of the following assumptions:

1. The mass migration of Latin and Mexican territories that belonged to Mexico in the southern United States.

2. The Latin and Mexican are retake through soft power (food, language and traditions), the territories lost in the past.

3. Proposals for laws against migration and extra taxes Latino students are some answers to the threat felt by Americans.

.4.- The presence of Mexicans and Latin Americans in the United States of America is an instrument that defines the course of the elections. Consequently US politicians depend on the vote of Mexicans and Latin Americans creating interdependence.

LATIN AMERICAN MIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES

According to Kurt Finsterbusch , University Of Maryland, College Park, he said “Immigrants move to the United States for various reasons: to flee tyranny and terrorism, to escape war, or to join relatives who have already settled”. (Finterbusch, 2014) Man always seeks the welfare, stability, development and growth. If it cannot find in his country, he has to go find another. This is the case of Mexican migrants, as they are nationals of a country that is very rich in natural resources but diverse and warm with a large inequality of wealth distribution. For the 1990s and Mexicans were the largest group within the Latino community and for 2000, Mexican immigrants became the most important in the Latino community group, according to the National Immigration Service and the United States there were 173, 919 Mexican immigrants, this figure applies only to legal immigrants. This means that the 32.8millones of Latino residents in that country in 2000, 66.1% were of Mexican origin. Today, Mexico is the country that has more national residing in the United States, about 10% of the national population and half are undocumented immigrants. (Ramirez, 2008)

The Mexican community, within the Latino community in the United States is becoming increasingly hard in all the structures that make up the country, creating an economic-labor and political interdependence, social and cultural conflicts and introduction of traditions and customs through culture, especially in the following sectors: food, language, arts and traditions that are the result of a "retake" of states that were once part of Mexico and now we are going to be, at least from the perspective of a Mexican nation that lives in them, even though its jurisdiction and territorial boundaries belongs to the United States.

Americans can no longer ignore the strength they have behaviors, traditions and modes of expression of the 50.5 million Latin Americans, who are a reflection of its history, practice and custom of their prevailing. (Census burea homepage, 2008)It countries to note the strong presence of Mexicans and Latinos in the United States cultural symbols to realize the weight they have in the process of identity of the new generations, especially in the southern states, whose roots and customs give rise to the birth of new identities and time social conflicts. The means used are mainly: the food, language, music, celebrating national holidays and their effects are reflected in the media, the power of the Latino vote and implementing immigration laws. It should be noted that these festivities and Latin food restaurants are frequented and celebrated by Latinos and Americans, whether Latino of first or second generation or whites.

Economic interdependence and labor

There is a great economic interdependence and labor, and the US needs labor to deal with the low-paid and temporary jobs that do not want their people and Latinos for their part, need the money they earn to stay in the country and also send remittances to their families in their countries of origin.

Gastronomy

I can say that because of the strong presence of restaurants, supermarkets and fast food chains in Mexican type throughout the United States, reflecting strong einfluencia presence of Mexican culture. It is also important to mention that American families prepare in their everyday Mexican food (although adapted to the type of consumption) and as part of their diet. Another fact that demonstrates the strong influence of Latin food is to be found in any corner Peruvian restaurants, Colombians, Venezuelans, many more. Recognize or identify a kitchen as representing your country means having a sense of belonging and if the kitchen is of Latin American origin, meaning, although it may be unconsciously belonging to Latin America.

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