The Binational Civic and Political Engagement of Mexican Migrant Hometown Associations and Federations in the United States

Authors

  • Xóchitl Bada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18441/ibam.7.2007.25.129-142

Keywords:

Migration, Civilians, Mexico, United Stats of America

Abstract

This article focuses on the history and current situation of Mexican hometown associations (HTAs) in the United States with a special emphasis on Chicago-based Mexican hometown associations and federations. It presents empirical evidence of new forms of binational engagement among Mexican migrant communities in the United States leading to the creation of a Mexican migrant civil society.

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Vol. 7 No. 25 (2007)

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