THE OTHER AMERICA - Local Heroes

The video explores the complex issues of migration from Latin America to the US, focusing on economic disparities, the impact of trade agreements like NAFTA, and personal stories like that of Vicky Sanchez. It highlights the role of remittances in supporting Latin American economies and the challenges migrants face. The success of the Colombian Coffee Federation is showcased as a model for economic stability. The video concludes with the impact of the US economic crisis on Latin American migrants.

What is a significant factor driving migration from Latin America to the United States?

• Strict immigration policies

• Abundant job opportunities in Latin America

• Historic inequality and modern poverty

• High levels of education

What was one of the goals of the 1994 trade agreement between the US and Mexico?

• To promote cultural exchange

• To reduce illegal immigration

• To increase oil exports

• To establish a common currency

How do remittances impact Latin American economies?

• They create numerous jobs

• They are a major source of taxable income

• They are the primary source of foreign direct investment

• They sustain poverty without providing a way out

What challenge did Vicky Sanchez face after moving to the US?

• Finding a job as a teacher

• Reuniting with her children

• Learning a new language

• Starting a business

What is a key benefit provided by the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation to its members?

• Free housing

• Guaranteed minimum coffee prices

• Subsidized travel to the US

• Free education for children

How has the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation helped its members thrive?

• By exporting only to local markets

• By focusing on quantity over quality

• By maintaining stable coffee prices

• By providing large factory farms

What is a consequence of the 'hollowing out' effect in Latin American societies?

• Higher birth rates

• Loss of young, educated individuals

• More investment in local businesses

• Increased population growth

What impact does the US economic crisis have on Latin American countries?

• It reduces dependency on remittances

• It increases job opportunities in Latin America

• It causes significant economic disruption

• It leads to more foreign direct investment

What is a major export from Latin America to the US?

• Oil

• Coffee

• People

• Textiles

What is a common dream among children in rural Latin America?

• To work in the local market

• To stay in their hometown

• To move to a place with better opportunities

• To become a farmer