Migration in Latin America will be more complex and difficult to predict, warns IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) warned that migration in Latin America will be increasingly complex and unpredictable due to factors such as violence, economic changes, and migratory policies, which redefine the flows in the region.
TL;DR
- Migration in Latin America and the Caribbean is becoming more complex and difficult to predict.
- Key factors reshaping migration include organized crime, economic changes, new migration policies, increased returns/deportations, and climate risks.
- Migration flows are no longer traditional, becoming more diverse, multidirectional, and changeable.
- In 2024, there were 14.5 million internal displacements primarily due to disasters, and nearly 1.5 million forced movements due to violence, with over 60% concentrated in Haiti.
- Intra-regional migration remains significant, particularly from Venezuela, with approximately 6.9 million people living in Latin American and Caribbean countries.
- The IOM emphasizes the need for strategic planning and anticipation for effective migration governance.