
Migration in Central America
Rich Brown
M.A. in Political Reporting – Columbia University, 2021; Diploma Superior, Migration Studies – Consejo Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales (CLACSO), 2020; B.A. in Anthropology – Columbia University, 2010
Understanding migration trends toward the U.S. southern border requires examining the post-pandemic boom, recent drops, tightening controls, and intensifying climate change. Central America is key to these evolving dynamics. Rich, who was based in Guatemala from 2013-2019, offers a balanced introduction to these debates. As an editor at Americas Quarterly, he covers Latin American politics, economics, and international relations. In Guatemala, he led EntreMundos, a local newsroom focused on migration, development, and conflict. He also directed WTBD cultural immersion programs, connecting U.S. students with rural and Indigenous Guatemalan communities to understand their development perspectives.