Introduction

After the great waves of transatlantic migration, the movement of people across borders continued to shape Argentina. In the face of newcomers from neighboring countries, waves of Argentines leaving the region, and political projects to redefine the position of the migrant in Argentine society, both governments and society are trying to cope with promises and challenges, both old and new.

This focus Migration country profile portrays the dynamics of the multiple forms of migration within the Argentine context. The first part details the Interner Link: historical developments, from colonial times up to the end of the Second World War, focusing on migration patterns, the impact on the receiving country, discourses surrounding migration and the state’s attempts to shape them.

The second part introduces major aspects of the Interner Link: contemporary phenomenon of migration to and from Argentina. The arrival of people from neighboring countries and other new groups of immigrants, the novel reality of Interner Link: Argentines emigrating in the face of political repression and bleak economic outlooks, and attempts to Interner Link: reform the status of migrants in recent years form the major arguments.