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Mirrored Realities: Local Perceptions of Haitian Migration and Border Enforcement in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, and Del Rio, Texas (2021–2023)

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Qualitative exploration reveals local experiences of Haitian migration and border policies in twin cities, indicating distinct impacts.

The study aims to understand local perceptions of Haitian migration and border enforcement in two border cities from 2021 to 2023.
Conducted twenty-four semi-structured interviews with residents.
Applied a transborder and ethnographic approach to gather nuanced perspectives.
Analyzed local responses to migration and border policies.
Identified mirrored yet contrasting effects of migration across Ciudad Acuña and Del Rio.
Highlighted themes of disruption and community mobilization related to migrant presence.
Illuminated economic impacts and daily interactions between locals and migrants.

Megan White (2026) studied this question.

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