Topic > Positive and Negative Impacts of Migration in Mexico City

INTRODUCTION Mexico City is located in central Mexico and was founded in 1325 by the Aztecs. (“History of Mexico City”). It has become one of the glorious cities for migrants from all over the world. Many people move there for a better quality of life and work. Since Mexico City is the capital of Mexico and one of the financial, industrial and commercial centers of North America. Some migrants flee low wages and poor healthcare. This essay seeks to evaluate the positive and negative impacts of migration in Mexico City. The research begins by evaluating the economic factors of migration and then proceeds to investigate the social factors. In the process it is highlighted that the impacts of migration are balanced. ECONOMY The first argument is that migrants have positive and negative impacts on the economy of Mexico City. The city's GDP represents approximately 21.8% of the country's gross domestic product. Therefore Mexico City is the richest city in all of Latin America, with a GDP per capita of $25,258. ("Mexico City Metropolitan Area") According to the information below we can see it...