Migration to Argentina
The economic crisis in the developed countries of the Northern Hemisphere is the cause of this demographic phenomenon.
Vladimir Hernandez, a prestigious columnist from the BBC who devotes much of his writings to Argentina, makes an interesting finding with the article titled “The refugees of the crisis who move to Argentina.” He explains that since the beginning of the economic recession in Europe and in the U.S., Argentina has become a desired destination by those who pack their bags to leave a place where “there is no work” to a place with “more opportunities.” The phenomenon represents a change in the unilateral migration to the U.S. or Europe which has taken place in the last decades.
The National Migration Office said that since 2004, about 3,000 Spaniards have moved permanently into the country, making 2011 the year with the highest number of new residents — almost 700 — in the last decade. However, what really stands out is the fact that beyond the escalating amount of residences given to Spaniards, it is shown that immigration has risen steadily in the last seven years. After those from bordering countries and the rest of Latin America, the Chinese and the Americans are the ones who first appear in the official register of permanent and temporary filings. According to records, about 15,000 Chinese have settled in Argentina since 2004, while about 4,700 Americans have done the same in the same period of time.
Our complex Argentina, which has a lot of conflicts, has had, without a doubt, a positive change in the past years according to these records, which prove a different reality that can help the national government not only brag from the political platform, but deeply analyze the causes of such an auspicious situation with a flattering outcome.
In a future analysis of those who live in Argentinian territory, tourists who renew their visas every 90 days, the majority of whom are Americans and Europeans, should be incorporated. It has to be taken into consideration that the number of “irregulars” is close to 30 percent more than the number of regular immigrants.
Hernandez writes in his article some surprising statements, for example: “Here the standards of living can be lower (compared to the U.S.), but the quality of life is much better,” and “I do not know if I will live here forever, but for now I am doing well.”
Everything indicates that it is necessary for us, as Argentinians, to build upon this new perspective.
*Editor's note: The quotes from the BBC article, while accurately translated, were unable to be verified.
Vladimir Hernandez, a prestigious columnist from the BBC who devotes much of his writings to Argentina, makes an interesting finding with the article titled “The refugees of the crisis who move to Argentina.” He explains that since the beginning of the economic recession in Europe and in the U.S., Argentina has become a desired destination by those who pack their bags to leave a place where “there is no work” to a place with “more opportunities.” The phenomenon represents a change in the unilateral migration to the U.S. or Europe which has taken place in the last decades.
The National Migration Office said that since 2004, about 3,000 Spaniards have moved permanently into the country, making 2011 the year with the highest number of new residents — almost 700 — in the last decade. However, what really stands out is the fact that beyond the escalating amount of residences given to Spaniards, it is shown that immigration has risen steadily in the last seven years. After those from bordering countries and the rest of Latin America, the Chinese and the Americans are the ones who first appear in the official register of permanent and temporary filings. According to records, about 15,000 Chinese have settled in Argentina since 2004, while about 4,700 Americans have done the same in the same period of time.
Our complex Argentina, which has a lot of conflicts, has had, without a doubt, a positive change in the past years according to these records, which prove a different reality that can help the national government not only brag from the political platform, but deeply analyze the causes of such an auspicious situation with a flattering outcome.
In a future analysis of those who live in Argentinian territory, tourists who renew their visas every 90 days, the majority of whom are Americans and Europeans, should be incorporated. It has to be taken into consideration that the number of “irregulars” is close to 30 percent more than the number of regular immigrants.
Hernandez writes in his article some surprising statements, for example: “Here the standards of living can be lower (compared to the U.S.), but the quality of life is much better,” and “I do not know if I will live here forever, but for now I am doing well.”
Everything indicates that it is necessary for us, as Argentinians, to build upon this new perspective.
*Editor's note: The quotes from the BBC article, while accurately translated, were unable to be verified.