Calderon Seeks Credit for Migration Drop Across US Border Star-Telegram
go to original April 26, 2012

Mexican President Felipe Calderon

MEXICO CITY - Mexican President Felipe Calderon thinks he deserves some credit for the dramatic reduction in the flow of Mexican migrants to the United States.

The movement of northbound migrants, in decline for years, has fallen to the point where it is essentially offset by Mexicans returning home - leaving net migration at a standstill, the Pew Hispanic Center reported this week.

The center cited a mix of reasons for the drop-off, which demographers say could end the biggest immigration wave in U.S. history. The factors include recession in the United States, which has dried up jobs, tougher border enforcement, an increase in deportations and declining Mexican birthrates.

On Tuesday, speaking to a gathering hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, Calderon hailed the findings, saying his administration's policies have played a key role in keeping Mexicans at home and prompting others to return.

"We are creating opportunities, job opportunities in Mexico, education opportunities for young people, health services and healthcare for the entire nation," Calderon said.

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