Migrants in our midst, on both sides of our scarred border

“From the historical perspective of Mexico, the line between Mexico and the United States is not just a border; it is a scar that has never quite healed over. This frustrates many in the United States who think Mexico is stuck in the past. But, the reality is that policy makers in both countries know full well the problems are in the present and the future; it is just that the levels of mutual misunderstanding continue to be sky high.

No progress is being made these days as politicians in both countries posture with being tough. U.S. politicians want to get tougher and tougher on security with the idea that not only do “good fences make good neighbors” but also that good fences mean you don´t have to worry about your neighbor. Mexican politicians want to be tougher and tougher on standing up to the United States and protecting national sovereignty….”

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