Central Asian Migration to the United States Through Mexico

Abstract

This thesis explores recent patterns of migration from Central Asia to the United States through Latin America, focusing on developments between 2021 and 2024. In particular, it examines how political and economic factors, together with the circulation of information, shape Central Asian migration to the United States via Mexico. It further analyzes how migrants choose routes through Latin America based on digital communication, journalistic narratives, and the role of smuggling networks. Finally, the study considers how asylum procedures and community support influence migrants’ experiences after arrival in the United States.