INTL 190 - Haiti in a Transnational Context

Conclusion

The massive migration of Haitians to Chile has been characterized by extensive discrimination of the migrants. Although it is the responsibility of any government to safeguard its borders from illegal immigration, immigration policies need to be fair to all immigrants. What the Chilean government is doing to the Haitian immigrants in the name of curbing the influx of immigrants into the country is a higher level of systemic and institutional racism and discrimination. The Chilean government knows precisely what the Haitians back home face, especially regarding high poverty levels, violence, and other natural disasters. Instead, they should help the Haitian government by working collaboratively to develop friendly bilateral agreements that support their relations without portraying signs of racism and discrimination. A Haitian immigrant still in Chile continues to face discrimination and racism.


 

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