Majority of Mexicans think life would be better in the U.S.

momopi · Post by **momopi** » October 1st, 2009, 1:37 pm

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Majority of Mexicans think life would be better in the U.S., survey finds
September 23, 2009 | 11:20 am
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Most Mexicans think their lives would be better in the United States, and one in three said they'd move to the U.S. if they could, according to the latest findings on Mexican attitudes from the Pew Global Attitudes Project.

Half of those who said they'd migrate north of the border said they would do so without permission, although recent data on immigration suggests that the flow of Mexicans north is slowing.

President Felipe Calderon's military-led campaign against the country's drug lords and organized-crime networks is "overwhelmingly endorsed" by the majority of Mexicans, although large majorities describe crime (81%) and illegal drugs (73%) as very big problems, according to the study.

Calderon's offensive against organized crime is now in its third year amid rising drug-related violence, but the Pew project reports that most Mexicans believe those anti-crime efforts are effective.

A hefty majority, 66%, say the army is making progress against the traffickers, while only 15% think it is losing ground. Calderon also is well regarded.

The popularity of the tough stance against drug gangs seems to be bolstering support for Calderon. Roughly two-thirds (68%) have a favorable opinion of the president, while only 29% express an unfavorable view.

You can read the report in its entirety on the project's website or download it.

Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 1,000 adults in Mexico between May 26 and June 2, 2009, for the Pew report.

-- Deborah Bonello in Mexico City

momopi · Post by **momopi** » October 1st, 2009, 1:37 pm

The survey results were published by this group:
http://pewglobal.org/

I'm still reviewing their methods...

ladislav · Post by **ladislav** » October 2nd, 2009, 10:29 am

They mean better in terms of organization, food, schooling and clothing. Jobs, too. No doubt about it. I have noticed that Mexicans do tend to bring their families with them including wives. No Mexican is insane enough to date in the US. Their family and social life is excellent. They just need more money/better jobs.