Why South Florida is a safeheaven for Latin American immigrants

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WHY SOUTH FLORIDA IS A SAFEHEAVEN FOR LATIN AMERICAN IMMIGRANTS

Introduction

Each year Latin American is the destination of immigrants from Latin America and all over the world . Based on empirical data there is possible impacts of immigration level and population growth to South Florida . Of late it has been fashionable to view immigration as the solution to South Florida 's economy because immigrants can offer what the country may be devoid of and cater for labor shortages that may be on

the way . These immigrants have both negative and positive to the economy not only in South Florida but also to all countries receiving immigrants . Migrants not only help in fueling the economic growth of South Florida , but also have an overall positive impact on the income of the native workers . South Florida acts as a safe heaven for Latin American immigrants because of its rich culture , job availability advanced and cheap education affordable to all , well maintained healthcares and rich economy because of its rich natural resources (Gonzalez-Pando , 1998 ,

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South Florida is greatly characterized by inhabiting most Latin American immigrants . People migrate for positive reasons they migrate to look for better economic opportunities which give them an opportunity to get better jobs improving their quality of life and greater security among others . Latin Americans move to South Florida and settle in certain places because even arriving in South Florida a state with rich economy is an accomplishment to them . For those...