Introduction to the Issue
The Centro de Estudios Sociales y de Opinión Pública (CESOP) of the Chamber of Deputies has released a report titled “International Human Mobility Flows in Mexico: Migration and Tourism,” highlighting a significant rise in the migration of children, adolescents, and young adults traveling through Mexico towards the United States.
Key Findings
- The number of migrant minors has increased by 500% from 23,096 cases in 2014 to 138,882 cases in 2024.
- In 2024, 53% of the 138,882 migrant minors were boys, and 47% were girls.
- 72% of the migrant minors were aged 0-11, while only 28% were between 12 and 17.
- At least 766 migrant minors traveled alone in 2024, and 99,126 were accompanied by a guardian.
Regional Distribution of Migrant Minors
The report indicates that the majority of migrant minors were detained in Tabasco (50.9%) and Chiapas (32.6%) in 2024.
Migration Trends Over Time
The number of migrant minors passing through Mexico has grown steadily since 2021, reaching a historical maximum of 1,234,698 in 2024.
Implications and Challenges
The CESOP report emphasizes that this growing trend of migrant minors presents a challenge in ensuring their rights as they transit through Mexico.
Gender Distribution
The report further highlights that the number of accompanying girls is greater than that of boys among migrant minors.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What is the main focus of the CESOP report? A: The report examines international human mobility flows in Mexico, specifically focusing on migration and tourism involving children, adolescents, and young adults.
- Q: How many migrant minors have increased since 2014? A: The number of migrant minors has increased by 500%, from 23,096 cases in 2014 to 138,882 cases in 2024.
- Q: What is the gender distribution of migrant minors in 2024? A: In 2024, 53% of the migrant minors were boys, and 47% were girls.
- Q: What age groups make up the majority of migrant minors? A: 72% of migrant minors were aged 0-11, while only 28% were between 12 and 17.
- Q: How many migrant minors traveled alone or accompanied in 2024? A: At least 766 migrant minors traveled alone, and 99,126 were accompanied by a guardian in 2024.
- Q: In which states were the majority of migrant minors detained in 2024? A: The majority of migrant minors were detained in Tabasco (50.9%) and Chiapas (32.6%) in 2024.
- Q: How has the number of migrant minors changed over time? A: The number of migrant minors passing through Mexico has grown steadily since 2021, reaching a historical maximum of 1,234,698 in 2024.
- Q: What challenges does the increasing number of migrant minors present? A: The CESOP report highlights that this growing trend of migrant minors presents a challenge in ensuring their rights as they transit through Mexico.
- Q: Which gender of migrant minors is more prevalent when accompanied? A: The report indicates that the number of accompanying girls is greater than that of boys among migrant minors.
