Why Mexicans are protesting mass immigration in their own country

People aren’t merely units of economic activity. They’re human beings who find meaning in their family, community and country. And an invasion of foreigners can be extremely disruptive to a culture.
Many Mexicans have similar complaints about American immigrants as Americans do about Mexican immigrants.Earlier this month, a major city saw a xenophobic protest against immigrants. Those gathered hurled ethnic slurs at the foreigners. Someone spray-painted “not your home” on a wall. One sign read, “Respect my culture.” Complaints included the influx driving up housing prices an...

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