In the shadow of millions of Venezuelans fleeing authoritarian rule, Haitians are steadily making a foothold in several Latin American countries. Chile, who has historically received fewer immigrants than its neighboring countries, partly due to its natural Andean “wall,” has recently seen an incredible influx of Haitian migrants. Back in 2002, the national census found that there were 50 Haitians in Chile; by the next census in 2017, there were 64,567 Haitians in Chile, with current numbers looking to be around 150,000. Chile’s migrant population is now 10% Haitian, in close competition with the 12% that is Venezuelan. Why are Haitians choosing Chile in such great numbers, and how has the host country responded? Continue reading
The Influx of Haitian Migrants in Chile
