When there is no rain, or two years of rain in two days, such that the coffee crop in Guatemala cannot be harvested, there is no welfare program for the cherry-picker. In order to survive, the picker comes north, to the United States.
In Guatemala, in 1954, the CIA played a crucial role in overthrowing the democratically-elected government of Jacobo Árbenz, who had implemented land reforms that threatened the interests of United Fruit Company, a powerful American corporation.
When you overthrow democracy which would have provided for its people, do not later cry foul about immigration.
Chile (1973): The U.S. supported the military coup that ousted President Salvador Allende, a socialist who posed a perceived threat to American interests in the region. The coup led to a brutal military dictatorship under General Augusto Pinochet.
Brazil (1964): The U.S. played a role in the military coup that overthrew President João Goulart, who was seen as too left-leaning and sympathetic to communist ideology.
Nicaragua (1980s): The U.S. supported the Contras, a rebel group fighting against the Sandinista government, which had come to power in a revolution. This conflict led to widespread violence and destruction.
Panama (1989): The U.S. invaded Panama to overthrow General Manuel Noriega, who was accused of drug trafficking and violating human rights.
These interventions often involved covert operations, economic pressure, or direct military action. They have been criticized for undermining democracy, human rights, and the sovereignty of these nations.
Why should people respect our sovereignty, when we refused to respect theirs, engaged in terrorism, and overthrew democratically-elected governments?
Got a problem with immigration?
Don’t blame the migrant.
Ask the United States government.
Cheers,
Ian