Migration Patterns in Latin America and the Case of Chile

The phenomenon of migration is particularly multifaceted in Latin America. The subcontinent is highly heterogeneous with respect to demography, income distribution, and migration flows. According to some estimates, 25 million Latin Americans migrated in 2005. Chile is currently experiencing a phase of immigration that began in the 1990s after democratic rule had been restored. This phase has been characterised by an increase in immigration from Peru.