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US-Mexico Border: Just the Tip of an International Iceberg

US-Mexico Border: Just the Tip of an International Iceberg

FromMexico Matters


US-Mexico Border: Just the Tip of an International Iceberg

FromMexico Matters

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
May 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Mariana speaks with David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and former U.K. Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, and Julio Rank Wright, Regional VP for Latin America at IRC. They discuss why the images of chaos and desperation seen at the US-Mexico border are just the tip of an international trend as millions of people—from around the world—are on the move due to civil wars, climate disasters, or some type persecution. They explain the difference between a refugee, an asylum seeker, and an economic migrant and clarify the necessary criteria to grant asylum or not. They also speak about the new asylum policies of the Biden Administration and what is needed to avoid people from falling into the hands of smugglers and traffickers. 
Released:
May 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (32)

The Mexico Matters podcast series highlights key developments in Mexico and their impact on the United States. Hosted by Mariana Campero and featuring leading voices from both sides of the border, each episode brings in-depth analysis, commentary and conversations, offering a deep dive into an array of subjects ranging from economics, trade, and energy, to national security, foreign policy and business.