Thread: Latin America Could Stall Trade Talks Over EU Immig. Law

Latin America Could Stall Trade Talks Over Immigration Law
Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: The EU wants equal treatment for illegals throughout the bloc

A new EU law that calls for the swift deportation of illegal immigrants has been loudly criticized by Latin America, which has threatened to halt trade talks as a result.

In an effort to have illegal immigrants treated equally across the bloc, the European Parliament has passed a controversial deportation law. Now, some Latin American countries, especially those with many immigrants in Europe, are protesting the measures.

Millions of Latin Americans live in Europe, many from poor Andean countries and war-weary Colombia.

The EU Returns Directive regulates the deportation of illegal immigrants to their country of origin. Under the law, an illegal immigrant will have two options: either "return" home or face "removal."

The directive also allows clandestine migrants to be detained for up to 18 months, and face a five-year travel ban after being deported.

Denouncing the 'Hate Directive'

Rhetoric has been flying since the regulation came under discussion in early June. But it reached new heights on Saturday, June 21, when Ecuador's President Rafael Correa warned that trade talks between the EU and the Andean Community could be suspended if the 27 member bloc pushes ahead with the new law.

"What do we have to talk about with a union of countries that criminalizes immigrants?" Reuters news agency quoted him as telling a radio broadcast. "It will be very hard to talk business and ignore human rights."

Correa, whose nation currently holds the Andean Community of Nations' rotating presidency, referred to the new law as the “hate directive.â€

I think that as prospects of a global economic recession increase this type of dilemna is going to be in the news. With economic expansion Europe probably had more use for unofficial migrants---but when jobs start disappearing of course there will be a clamor to see them gone. The same thing has happened in the US.

The leaders of those poor nations say that it makes no sense for Europe to continue to send aid while cutting off remittances from immigrants.

Failed states on the horizon?

So much for Globalization!

Someone please put these 3rd world countries in their place, they have alot of gall telling other countries about human rights!

So much for Globalization!

Kind of put the cart before the horse on this bright idea.

"The leaders of those poor nations say that it makes no sense for Europe to continue to send aid while cutting off remittances from immigrants."

I agree, it does make no sense for Europe and the US to keep sending aid - why do we keep sending it? They are the ones who have all the oil, etc., We need to quit sending our $'s to foreign countries and start taking care of OUR citizens and paying off OUR debts!

How about taxing remittances to make a dent in the costs of illegal immigrants to American taxpayers.

How about just DEPORTING THEM!!

Yes I do believe they did put the cart before the horse on this one....but then what can you expect from "Think Tanks" I would like to know what they are thinking with.

In an effort to have illegal immigrants treated equally across the bloc, the European Parliament has passed a controversial deportation law. Now, some Latin American countries, especially those with many immigrants in Europe, are protesting the measures.

Of course Latin American countries will complain, but Europe, like the U.S., cant keep taking in 3rd world country rejects. It is overcrowding and costing too much to keep up with those who enter a country illegally.

How about if we start protesting the lack of benefits OUR illegal aliens (US citizens illegally in Latin America) get? I'm sure they get nothing - they should at least get what we're giving their citizens. So we (and Europe) should protest that our citizens should start getting free medical care in Latin America, etc. Maybe that will shut them up