Peruvian Migration in Mexico: Transnational Citizenship and Political Representation from Below
This research falls within the thematic line of "Citizenship and political representation" by analyzing how Peruvian migrants in Mexico construct alternative forms of citizenship that transcend traditional nation-state boundaries. The investigation examines the processes through which this...
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Universidad Nacional de Rosario
2026
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| Acceso en línea: | https://relasp.unr.edu.ar/index.php/revista/article/view/175 |
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| Sumario: | This research falls within the thematic line of "Citizenship and political representation" by analyzing how Peruvian migrants in Mexico construct alternative forms of citizenship that transcend traditional nation-state boundaries. The investigation examines the processes through which this population develops a "transnational citizenship" that operates simultaneously in contexts of origin and destination, generating new mechanisms of grassroots political representation. To this end, we resort to an analysis of various Mexican and Inter-American Court jurisprudence, as well as various judicial criteria from international organizations. Through ethnographic work and in-depth interviews conducted in Mexico City, the study documents how Peruvian migrants establish social networks, cultural organizations, and ritual spaces that function as platforms for alternative citizen participation. These practices challenge traditional conceptions of political representation by creating emergent communities that negotiate their rights and demands toward both the Mexican State and Peruvian institutions. The study reveals that the Lord of Miracles festivities, hometown associations, and transnational business initiatives constitute spaces where grassroots democracy is articulated, characterized by citizen self-organization and the construction of hybrid political identities. This research contributes to understanding new forms of citizenship emerging in the context of migratory globalization, showing how population movements generate innovations in political representation that go beyond traditional institutional frameworks. |
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