International Migration In The State Of Guanajuato: History And General Radiography Of The Early 21st Century

Abstract

Guanajuato, along with Michoacán, Jalisco and Zacatecas are the states with the highest rates of international migration in the country, mostly to the United States. This reflects a very strong tradition that began in the early 20th century, and even today they lead in the number of migrants and remittances. It is not obvious to say that migration has a significant impact on the state of Guanajuato, which is reflected in the communities and regions through spending and investment, and the return, traditions, and culture of migration. The objective of this work is only to present the global indexes and statistics of international migration (migration intensity, remittances and migrant investment) in the state at the beginning of the 21st century. This is a statistical input for academic and public policy purposes, and above all for those not versed in the subject of migration who are looking for a brief and easy reading.