Migration Policies and Sovereignty: A Third World Legal Perspective on Latin America

This research analyzes the impact of Global North migration policies on the sovereignty and self-determination of Global South countries. It examines the structural factors influencing migration trends in Latin America through a Third World approach to law, emphasizing historical roots such as colonialism and imperialism that continue to shape current migration patterns and socioeconomic conditions in countries of origin.

The study employs a qualitative methodology, featuring an extensive literature review and an analysis of migration policies and laws in the United States and Mexico during the Trump administration. This case study explores how US migration policies affect migrants and the sovereignty of their countries of origin. It includes case studies from the United States and Mexico, supplemented by testimonies from migrant lawyers to illustrate the conditions and treatment migrants experience both in their home countries and at their destinations. Additionally, reports from international organizations and legal documents related to human rights and migration are analyzed.

The ultimate goal is to contribute to a critical understanding of migration in Latin America from a Third World legal perspective. The findings aim to reveal the structural and historical inequalities perpetuating forced migration, as well as the challenges to the sovereignty and self-determination of Global South countries. Furthermore, the research underscores the need for effective implementation of human rights and social justice for migrants.