Migration, seen not only as a flight but as a strategy for personal and professional development, becomes an attractive option in the face of instability. This analysis delves into the reasons and challenges that many corporate professionals face when emigrating, as well as the opportunities they seek when crossing borders at the time of presidential elections in Mexico.
*Article based on the recent interview with Miguel Ángel Campos, a prominent executive in Mexico’s technology sector, who shared his personal and professional experience on migration to the United States with Interlink FBC. The conversation ranges from their reasons for considering emigration to the broader implications of this decision in a context of political and economic uncertainty in Mexico. You can watch the full interview here:
Analysis of the electoral context in Mexico 2024
1. Migration for professional opportunity:
The results of the elections in Mexico 2024 are a crucial point for many who are looking for stability and new opportunities outside the country. In the face of migration, many professionals are considering options that allow them to maintain or even improve their economic and professional status. Investor visas, such as EB-5 and E-2, are presented as attractive alternatives because they offer the possibility of establishing new businesses in the U.S., thus ensuring not only a residency but also a platform for professional expansion.
2. Socio-political factors as catalysts for change:
The political and social climate of a country can be a determining factor in the decision to emigrate. The run-up to elections is often a time of reflection and often decision-making, where practitioners assess how local policies and election outcomes might affect their security, stability, and opportunities for growth. The 2024 Mexican elections represent a watershed moment in Mexico’s recent history, and many professionals are watching closely how the changes could influence its future.
3. Cultural and personal adaptation to change:
Migrating involves adapting to a new cultural and social environment, a challenge that not everyone is prepared to face. However, those who have experience in multiple cultures find in this diversity a richness that allows them to navigate with greater ease between different environments, taking advantage of the best of each world to nourish both their personal and professional lives.
4. The influence of biculturality on integration:
The experience of living and working between two cultures is invaluable. It allows migrants and their families a smoother transition and richer adaptation. This biculturality is a resource that enhances creativity, adaptability and the ability to make more informed and understanding decisions, both personally and professionally.
Impact of migration on democratic participation
The decision to emigrate is complex and fraught with challenges, but also with opportunities. Corporate professionals who see migration as a strategy in the face of uncertainty are not only looking for a new place to live, but also an environment where they can thrive and contribute.
Participation in democratic processes, both in their home country and in their new country, is crucial to ensure that their voice is heard and that they can influence the communities they leave behind and integrate into. This proactive approach to migration highlights the importance of making conscious and well-informed decisions that benefit both individuals and their families, allowing them to pave the way to a safer and brighter future.
