EDC - Brazil (corridors Of Migrant Flows)

Question 1

Brazil

Answer 1

• 9th largest economy in the world and larger in S America
• GDP per capita US$6797 in 2020

Question 2

Changes in immigration and emigration over time

Answer 2

• forces migration from slaves in Africa in 16th-19th century
• late 19th century - immigrants from Europe (Portuguese, Italian & German)
• emigration increase over the last 20 years (mainly to USA)

Question 3

Interdependence between countries (Portugal)

Answer 3

Brazil is a former colony, so special statues to Brazilian migrants
Shared language and family ties make integration easier
Remittances important for Brazil

Question 4

Interdependence between countries (USA)

Answer 4

• low skilled migrants working in USA fil gaps in the labour market and send remittances which help s back to Brazil
• USA-Brazil trade
• USAid has supported Brazil with environmental projects in the past

Question 5

Interdependence between countries (Haiti)

Answer 5

• Political, economic and humanitarian relationship
• Easier to obtain Visas so Haitian immigrants can escape poverty, political instability
• most work in agricultural practices which helps boost Brazilian economy