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When the going gets tough, some people get going...
Jul 5, 2008 | 1:20 PM
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An interesting, if unexpected, side effect of the economic downturn:


"According to Mexican consulate officials in Dallas, some 400 immigrant families have told them so far this year that they're going back to Mexico and asked for transfer documents to enroll their children in Mexican schools.

Enrique Hubbard Urrea, Mexican consul general in Dallas, said it is impossible to track every Mexican who leaves the area. But he said the number asking for transfer documents at the consulate is on the rise.

In 2005, the consulate issued 162 such documents; in 2006 it was 199; and last year it was 270. At the current rate, more than twice as many people will leave this year as last, he said.

"There is no doubt the trend indicates that the number is growing," Mr. Hubbard said.

And it isn't happening only in Dallas. At the Mexican consulates in Chicago and Phoenix, too, the number of Mexican families applying for transfer documents for their children has increased."


Full story from the Dallas Morning news HERE


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gjflash read my blog view my photos
Jul 5, 2008 | 3:12 PM

I heard about this. Irony defined. It also appears that investment in Mexico has tripled this year, and new construction is at record levels.

That is why I'll be jumping the border this fall, I'm going to ply my considerable construction skills down south.

I can't wait to see how fast they change their schools to accomodate my English-speaking kids, or give me my free healthcare, or respect my "above the law" status...

Look for me next Independance Day, I'll be leading the march for immigrant rights in Mexico City.

I'll let you know how all that goes.
LinkODay read my blog view my photos
Jul 5, 2008 | 3:29 PM

Keep us posted GJ.
Vaya con dios!
krazzymofo read my blog view my photos
Jul 5, 2008 | 9:31 PM

I am SHOCKED!!!!!!!!! I have always believed that the Mexicans snuck into America because they wanted to be Americans, and now you media poeple are making the Mexicans look like opportunist leaches who are realizing that the well might have dried up and now they are seeking out other opportunitys. I just can't believe this! How will America survive with out the Mexicans????Without the Mexicans Americas economy will collaspe!!!!!Please don't let the Mexicans leave!!!!
toadie800 read my blog view my photos
Jul 6, 2008 | 9:45 AM

lol krazzy. I wonder why is it the jobs that we are exporting to mexico.
Raysmom read my blog view my photos
Jul 6, 2008 | 11:43 AM

I read that the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix is overwhelmed with requests to re-enter Mexico LEGALLY- (these people know THEIR gov't won't put up with that nonsense the way our gov't has), and it's because in Arizona, they are actively prosecuting businesses who hire illegals.

When asked if it is creating a shortage of people to do manual labor, the response from community leaders was an overwhelming NO- there are plenty of legal immigrants, and people of all kinds of backgrounds, and students, to fill the jobs. There you have it.
marilyn37 read my blog view my photos
Jul 6, 2008 | 12:27 PM

are we sure these arent like those little mice who hop back and forth between wyoming and colorado?
hionlife view my photos
Jul 7, 2008 | 8:31 AM

Whose to say there not useing there paper work to collect benifits in both places?
DiMur view my photos
Jul 7, 2008 | 9:59 AM

Why wouldn't they go back? They've got all that American money.
Searchingtoo read my blog view my photos
Jul 7, 2008 | 11:28 AM

Ok, the NUMBER is growing.. but so it the amount of illegal immigrants.. I would be more interested in the PERCENTAGE going back across the border...
marilyn37 read my blog view my photos
Jul 7, 2008 | 3:20 PM

is this mike who wrote this blog>

i have a question. last year schools in el paso texas districts were complaining that mex parents lived in mex but sent their children across the river to tex schools and were over whelmed. i wrote to a few districts suggesting that as most school board has rules about of 'out of district fees' that surely they also had 'out of county fees' or boards could vote to install such.

do you know if this might be the reason some families are returning to mex? thank you.
toadie800 read my blog view my photos
Jul 7, 2008 | 8:28 PM

I have heard of that as well but no conclusive info m37
Abunai read my blog view my photos
Jul 21, 2008 | 4:06 PM

The east of course has its issues with Cubans, and northwest with the asians. I'm curious as to how they are doing....

Hey Link ole boy!! Miss me? I saw some of the good ole boys poken their heads back in here to see how the air is..... I think I might enjoy some good bloggin here again!
toadie800 read my blog view my photos
Jul 21, 2008 | 10:00 PM

yes they do and I sure everybody's fed up with the crap the politicians are feeding us.
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