The “Push” Factor: Central American Farmers, Free Trade, and Migration

The number of migrants traveling from Central American countries (particularly El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras) destined for the United States has rapidly increased in recent years. In 2018, 87 percent of Central American immigrants came from those three countries, which account for most of the migrants at the U.S. southern border. Their numbers will likely … Continue reading The “Push” Factor: Central American Farmers, Free Trade, and Migration