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Migration and Integration in Atlantic Latin America

09
June 2023
Hamza M’jahed and Elena Sanchez-Montijano

In this podcast episode, we delve into the complex and diverse topic of migration and integration in Atlantic Latin America. As we explore the historical events and patterns of migration that have shaped the region's cultural, social, and economic development. We also examine recent changes in immigration policy and the resulting impact on migration and integration patterns, including the challenges faced by migrants and their host communities while discussing effective policies and programs that promote the integration of migrants in Atlantic Latin America.

This podcast episode was produced as part of the Jean Monnet Atlantic Network 2.0, with the support of the European Union's Erasmus+ Program. The opinions expressed in the recorded content are solely those of the authors, as such, neither the Agency nor the Commission can be held accountable for any use of the information it presents.

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