Spencer Miles Wertheimer
From Arrival to Adversity: The History of Chinese Migration in Mexico Since the 19th century, Mexico began to receive a considerable number of Chinese people as migrants. They were people who participated and involved in the socioeconomic development of various areas of the country. However, there are conflicts and struggles faced by Chinese migrators. Keep reading to walk through some historical facts! Early Records of Chinese Migrants In the General Archive of the Nation, the country's central repository for historical documents and records, information about individuals of Chinese origin who entered Mexican territory during the second half of the 19th century is preserved. Within the Maritime Movement fund, a specific collection containing records related to maritime activities, the oldest record dates back to 1874 and includes the names of six people originally from China who entered Mexico through the Port of Guaymas, Sonora. Intensification of Chinese Mig