Immigration within the Global South

Fathali M. Moghaddam; Margaret J. Hendricks; Raimundo Salas-Schweikart

doi:10.1017/9781009412186.010

Chapter 7 - Immigration within the Global South

Case Studies in South America

from Part II - The Immigration Challenge and National Identity

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 January 2026

Fathali M. Moghaddam ,

Margaret J. Hendricks and

Raimundo Salas-Schweikart

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Fathali M. Moghaddam: Affiliation:
Georgetown University, Washington DC
Margaret J. Hendricks: Affiliation:
US Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency
Raimundo Salas-Schweikart: Affiliation:
Georgetown University, Washington DC

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This section explores integrating multicultural frameworks into migration management in South America, focusing on how various countries have embraced and implemented multiculturalism, interculturalism, and pluriculturalism. Argentina’s Migration Law emphasizes multiculturalism, promoting immigrant integration and respect for cultural diversity. Chile and Bolivia, on the other hand, have integrated interculturalism, focusing on immigrant and native population interactions. Paraguay’s pluriculturalism highlights the diversity inherent to South American nations, focusing on existing cultural differences. Through empirical studies, the section also examines the practical application of these frameworks, discussing how immigrants’ strategies – ranging from assimilation to multiculturalism – impact their integration outcomes. Political discourse and economic concerns are also discussed, highlighting the role of national rhetoric, media, and socioeconomic factors in shaping public attitudes toward immigration in the region. Together, these findings illuminate how South American countries navigate the complexities of migration, identity, and social inclusion.

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Multiculturalism migration management interculturalism South America immigration integration

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