Latin-American Immigrants in Spain and the US: A comparative perspective

Conference/Symposium | February 10 | 10 a.m.-5:05 p.m. | 223 Moses Hall

Sponsors: Institute of European Studies, Department of Spanish & Portuguese, Department of Demography

Migration is a central issue for both Spanish and American society. In the case of the United States, immigration has been a structural aspect of society for well over a century. For Spain it is a very recent reality. The social and economic implications of mass immigration are a cause of both hope and concern. In both cases, a large part of the migratory flows are made up of persons from Latin America. In the case of most Latin American countries, the United States has traditionally been the destination of choice for emigrants, though recently –especially in the case of South American nations- Spain has become an important alternate destination. Evaluating the impact and possible future trends in migration is a central issue for all of these nation.

Scholars from the Grupo de Estudios Población y Sociedad of Madrid and from California institutions will compare the history, the nature, and the impact of immigrant flows from Latin America into Spain and the United States.

Event Contact: 510-643-2115