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Immigration Reform and Regional Security

How does this tie into immigration policy? The security implications are vast. A failure of immigration reform and the continuation of anti-immigratory policy will provide those who threaten regional security with a tool to further foment anti-American sentiment. One could place their bets that Chavez is sitting back and praying that the United States fails to reform and takes an anti-Mexican immigration stance, adding yet another weapon to his arsenal of argument points as to why the "imperialists yankees" to the north should not be trusted. And lets not even speculate on how Castro will use the news that the U.S. has adopted oppressive anti-Mexican immigration policies beginning with a Berlin-style wall.



The security implications for the region will be greater than the media portrays. A stronger Chavez translates to a weaker Uribe. If heaven forbid a Bolivarian revolution took foot in Colombia the results would be disastrous for the US war on drugs. Weakening US foreign relations in the region will mean an increase of drug exports and lead to instability, possibly taking the US back into a regional situation like that of the 70’s and 80’s which we are all trying to leave in the history books.



The case for positive immigration reform has never been stronger. The national security implications are vast and if we are to continue building bridges rather than walls, we will need to strengthen our relations with Mexico and adopt a pro-immigration stance. The alternatives could lead to a stronger Chavez at best, or a regional collapse at worst with drug smugglers, criminals, and violent revolutions spreading throughout Central and South America. But in the end, it is the American and Mexican people that need to understand this, as the consequences for failing in immigration reform are plain and simply unacceptable.

Posted on: Friday, June 8, 2007 by: frankcabrera
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« Reply By: mgabrysch

Frank, thanks for your article - your points are so important and these are concerns that many Americans are not aware of. We need to keep in mind that a secure border will benefit both countries, as will creating economic opportunities in Mexico. Great article!

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