Table of Contents
Table of Acronyms
Forward
Chapter 1: Central American Refugees in Mexico
Economic Instability and Structural Violence
Gang Violence
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
LGBTI Refugees
Political and Social Conflict
Chapter 2: The Refugee Application Process
Legislative Underpinnings
Legal Process to Solicit Refugee Status
Refugee Status Applicant Demographics
Chapter 3: The Role and Structure of COMAR
Personnel Analysis
Budget
Chapter 4: Guaranteed Rights for Refugees
Introduction to Mexico’s Refugee Legal Framework
Chapter 5: Obstacles for Refugee Integration
Institutional Barriers to Refugee Integration
Obstacles to Accessing Basic Services
Discrimination and Ignorance
Chapter 6: Policy Responses
Expand COMAR’s Operational Capacity and Address Staffing Concerns
Expand and Improve Refugee Integration and Support Services
Reduce Violations of Rights and Discrimination
Appendixes
Endnotes