The Gilded Cage: Mexican Immigrants' Fears After Trump Vote

Mexican Immigrants in the US: Fear and Uncertainty After Voting for Trump San Diego, CA – May 24, 2025 – A recent report by Azteca Noticias highlights the plight of Mexican immigrants in the US, many of whom voted for Donald Trump in the past. The report focuses on the anxieties and challenges they now face, contrasting their hopes with their current realities. The video features interviews with several undocumented immigrants, including a woman identified only as 'R' who has worked in the US for 30 years without papers. "I never got anything," she says, "but others got papers in a day. This is what it feels like to live in a gilded cage." The report also includes an interview with Germán, who reflects on the changes in the immigration landscape. "Compared to today, it was very easy to be a migrant," he states, "We were more accepted, less criticized, less harassed." This sentiment is echoed by others in the video. The report underscores the significant economic contributions of Mexican migrants to the US economy, citing figures of $781 billion generated in 2024. This economic reality contrasts sharply with the fear and uncertainty experienced by many undocumented individuals. The report concludes by emphasizing the need for comprehensive immigration reform and the importance of protecting the rights of immigrants who have contributed significantly to the US economy and society.