Abstract
A paradox of officially rejecting but covertly accepting irregular migrants
has long been identified in the policies of Western receiving states. In
South America, however, a liberal discourse of universally welcoming all
immigrants has replaced the formally restrictive immigration rhetoric. This
discursive liberalization has found partial translation into immigration laws
and policies, but governments reject increasing irregular south-south
migration. This paper explores in how far immigration policies in South
America constitute a liberal turn, or rather a reverse immigration policy
paradox of officially welcoming but covertly rejecting irregular migrants,
and identifies South American ‘populist liberalism’ in the sphere of
migration.
has long been identified in the policies of Western receiving states. In
South America, however, a liberal discourse of universally welcoming all
immigrants has replaced the formally restrictive immigration rhetoric. This
discursive liberalization has found partial translation into immigration laws
and policies, but governments reject increasing irregular south-south
migration. This paper explores in how far immigration policies in South
America constitute a liberal turn, or rather a reverse immigration policy
paradox of officially welcoming but covertly rejecting irregular migrants,
and identifies South American ‘populist liberalism’ in the sphere of
migration.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 659-696 |
Journal | International Migration Review |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 8 May 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sep 2015 |
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Professor Diego Acosta
- University of Bristol Law School - Professor of European and Migration Law
- Migration Mobilities Bristol
- European Law
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