Abstract
This paper addresses the complex dynamics of immigration and its impact on the health of the immigrant population, from a comparative perspective, establishing similarities and differences between the situation in northern Chile and Mexico. The analysis focuses on three crucial dimensions: public policies, violence and discrimination. In the Chilean context, we examine the successes, difficulties and shortcomings of public policies to manage the arrival of immigrants and guarantee their access to health services. Specific challenges related to adapting health systems to the needs of a diverse and constantly changing population are explored. In addition, the presence of violence, discrimination and racism is addressed as obstacles to the integration and well-being of immigrants in Chile. Specific cases are analyzed and strategies are proposed to address these problems, recognizing the importance of an inclusive approach. In a comparative perspective, a parallel is established with the situation in Mexico as a transit country for thousands of migrants seeking to reach the United States. Similarities and differences in public policies, health challenges and experiences of violence, discrimination and racism are highlighted, with the aim of identifying those strategies that civil society, non-governmental organizations and public institutions should adopt to ensure respect for basic rights. of a vulnerable and stigmatized population such as the migrant population. This study seeks to contribute, finally, to the understanding of the complexity of immigration in Latin American contexts, urging the promotion of an informed and critical dialogue that promotes positive changes in the experiences of migrants.
Presenters
Daniel Humberto Poblete TapiaAcademic Director, Public Health, Traditional Medicine and Community Empowerment Program, World Learning - School for International Training, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2024 Special Focus—The World on the Move: Understanding Migration in a New Global Age
KEYWORDS
Immigration, Public Policies, Public Health, Violence, Discrimination, Racism, Chile, Mexico.
