Two decades ago, one of Mexico’s leading social critics proclaimed Los Angeles “the heart of the Mexican dream.” Pedro P. agreed, leaving behind his native Oaxaca for work as a gardener in the city’s San Fernando Valley. After 14 years as an undocumented immigrant, however, Pedro, age 44, is heading home at the end of April, drawn by an economic resurgence south of the border …
Thus begins a recent article from the Wall Street Journal  (The Rise of the Aztec Tiger.)  As the story goes on to say, Pedro’s story is becoming more and more common.  “According to the Mexican Migration Project,” the writer reports, “the rate of undocumented emigration to the U.S. is nearing zero.”  This means that as many Mexicans are leaving the U.S. as are arriving.
The Times They Are a Changin’
It then lists some of the reasons for this:
- economic growth of 4% in 2012
- expectations to reach as much as 7% annually in the years ahead
- foreign investments of $57 billion into Mexican stocks and bonds in 2012
- *five times greater than Brazil!
- expanded facilities from big manufacturers like Bombardier and General Electric
- creation of high-wage jobs
- “deep pool” of engineering and professional talent
- manufacturing returning from China
Hearing about economic growth in Mexico is one thing, but hearing that Mexicans are heading back south for better opportunities … this is unheard of!
Now wait for this; the article goes on to say that “more surprisingly, the growing sense of a Mexican turnaround is based not just on economic prospects but on greater confidence in the Mexican government, especially at a time when elected leaders in more-developed countries seem to be at a loss in dealing with long-term problems.”
But Is it Only for Mexicans???
So Mexicans are heading back south. Â So what? Â I guess this will make it easier for politicians trying to sort out the whole immigration thing.
But wait a minute – thriving economics, business and investment opportunities and politics that’s inspiring real change for the better, good economics and confidence in general. Â When’s the last time you felt that way about your country?
There’s Opportunity for You in Mexico
Whether you like the politics of the U.S. (or Canada, or whichever country you’re from) or not, the point remains; Mexico has opportunities – perhaps better ones than those in the U.S.
Consider the case of the Mexicans going back home. Â They are returning because they can get a good job.
Although wages are still lower in Mexico than in the U.S., people like Pedro are heading because they know they can live better on less.
This is also true for you. Â The difference is that you have more resources to live on, and will be able to live that much better.
This is true for retirees.
It is also true for most Americans and Canadians, many of whom would be able to invest in Mexico real estate or business, and live out their dream.
Perhaps this could work for you. Perhaps it’s time to start looking at why things are so attractive south of the border.
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Thomas Lloyd graduated from Purdue University Krannert School of Management with a degree in Management/Financial Option Investments. He has been living, investing, and working professionally in Mexico for over 16 years. In the summer of 2009, he received the first federally applied Mexico Real Estate Degree and Mexico Professional Real Estate License S.E.P. #5978657. He is the president of Top Mexico Real Estate. Contact him at (512) 879-6546.
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“Hace más de dos décadas, uno de los crÃticos sociales más importantes de México proclamó la ciudad de Los Angeles como ‘el corazón del sueño mexicano’. Pedro P. aceptó esta idea dejando atrás su natal Oaxaca para trabajar como jardinero en la ciudad de San Fernando Valley. Después de 14 años como inmigrante indocumentado, Pedro de 44 años, regresa a casa al final del mes de abril seducido por el resurgimiento económico al sur de la frontera…”
Asà comienza un artÃculo recientemente publicado por el Wall Street Journal titulado “The Rise of the Aztec Tiger” (El resurgimiento del tigre Azteca), sobre la creciente economÃa mexicana. La historia de Pedro es más y más común estos dÃas. Según la investigación del reportero que escribió el artÃculo, la tasa de inmigración hacÃa los Estados Unidos está alcanzando niveles de cero. Esto significa que la misma cantidad de mexicanos que cruzan la frontera hacÃa el norte, la cruzan de regreso hacÃa el sur.
Los tiempos están cambiando.
Algunas de las razones expuestas en el artÃculo son las siguientes:
- crecimiento económico anual del 4% (2012)
- las expectativas para el 2013 son del 7%
- Inversión extranjera de 57 billones de dólares a la bolsa de valores en el 2012
- ¡5 veces más que el crecimiento de Brasil!
- gran crecimiento en infraestructura de grandes manufactureras como Bombardier y General Electric.
- creación de trabajos con sueldos de más de 5 cifras.
Leer sobre el creciente mercado económico nacional no es extraño, lo que sà llama la atención es la noticia de que los inmigrantes estén regresando al sur.
¿Qué implica esto?
Bien, las buenas noticias son que la economÃa nacional está en su mejor momento, y que las expectativas a futuro son aún mejores. No importa si estás de acuerdo o no con la polÃtica nacional o si tu partido polÃtico no fue electo, el paÃs en su esquema global está en su mejor etapa. La etapa de la estabilidad. Para un paÃs y su mercado inmobiliario no puede haber mejores noticias. La estabilidad siempre representa confianza en inversión y seguridad frente a los riesgos. Después de todo, si el Wall Street Journal considera que la solidez de la economÃa mexicana es digna de alabarse, es porque asà debe de ser.
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