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Violence 'drives migration from Central America'

Thursday, March 3, 2016


Several new reports highlight crime and violence as key factors driving large numbers of Central American citizens to migrate to the United States, suggesting current US efforts aimed at deterring migration may be misplaced.

A recent report by the American Immigration Council described crime victimization as a "critical predictor" of citizens' intentions to migrate.





Source: Insight Crime