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Originally Posted by ilbegone
There is lots of work in Mexico, however there is very little financial reward for labor - shit wages.
This is unmitigated bullshit. I've talked to enough Mexicans about governmental corruption and criminal shakedowns for money. Cartels force ranchers off their property to grow pot, lots of people disappear without a trace.
Exactly.
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This is some information most people don't know. This is the buying power of the citizens of both Mexico and the US for 2008 and 2009. These are the last years I could find the stats. You'll notice Mexico's personal buying power was better in 2009 than the US. As for their paying "shit wages" that is not necessarily the real facts when you see the stats. What is happening is the lowest of Mexico's labor force is being force to the US, but most in Mexico are being paid much better.
Purchasing Power per pop
2008 Mexico $12,400 US $13,780
2009 Mexico $13,900 US $13,820