Mexico strategizes for better treatment of undocumented migrants in the U.S.

When I was living in Mexico in the late 90s, people used to tell me that migrants were treated worse in Mexico than in the U.S. That may not be true anymore, with U.S. immigration policy turning brutal and Mexican immigration policy loosening up.

It would make sense that Mexico would lighten its policies if it wants its own people to be treated more fairly in the U.S. Considering the deadly rhetoric going around, plus our do nothing Congress (with regards to immigration reform) - Mexico may not see much progress until the next administration - and that's a maybe.
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Mexico will no longer jail illegal immigrants
AP/Washington Post

Monday, July 21, 2008; 1:54 PM

MEXICO CITY -- Mexico will no longer jail illegal immigrants detained within its borders.

A measure that takes effect Tuesday eliminates jail times for illegal immigrants caught in Mexico. Most are crossing the country from Central America en route to the U.S.

Undocumented immigration will now be considered a minor offense, punishable by fines equal to US$500 to US$2,400. Illegal immigrants previously faced up to 10 years in prison, though most were simply deported...

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