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About 15% of Latin Americans live in rural areas.
On the outskirts of the cities, in irregular settlements. There are different names for these according to each country. For example in Mexico these are known as ciudades perdidas(Spanish: lost cities) whereas their Brazilian counterparts are known as favelas (Portuguese: shanty towns).
People moving from the country to the city are often referred to as urban migrants or rural-to-urban migrants.
People in Latin America are moving from rural areas to cities due to factors such as limited job opportunities in rural areas, better access to education, healthcare and other essential services in cities, and the promise of a higher standard of living. Additionally, urban areas often offer a more diverse range of cultural and social activities, which can be attractive to young people.
Most people in Latin America live in urban areas, particularly in large cities and metropolitan areas. Countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina have some of the largest urban populations in the region. Urbanization has been a significant trend in Latin America due to factors such as industrialization, economic development, and rural-to-urban migration.
tents
About 15% of Latin Americans live in rural areas.
They are often referred to as "rural-to-urban migrants" or "urban migrants."
On the outskirts of the cities, in irregular settlements. There are different names for these according to each country. For example in Mexico these are known as ciudades perdidas(Spanish: lost cities) whereas their Brazilian counterparts are known as favelas (Portuguese: shanty towns).
People moving from the country to the city are often referred to as urban migrants or rural-to-urban migrants.
Agenda 21
For economic reasons
Rural west
Rural west
Many rural migrants left the countryside after the Civil War in search of better economic opportunities in urban areas. The shift from agrarian to industrial economy meant more jobs were available in cities. Additionally, the promise of higher wages and improved living conditions attracted many rural migrants to urban centers.
A. S. Seetharamu has written: 'Rural in-migrants to higher education'
People in Latin America are moving from rural areas to cities due to factors such as limited job opportunities in rural areas, better access to education, healthcare and other essential services in cities, and the promise of a higher standard of living. Additionally, urban areas often offer a more diverse range of cultural and social activities, which can be attractive to young people.