Latin emigration is fundamentally due to political and economic reasons. But there is another cause which allows these two ethnic groups to share the same stage and exchange cultural differences._ Mario López-Goicoechea The search for economic opportunities ranks among the main reasons why Latinos adopt the UK as […]
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Rodrigo Huarachi: “Being an illegal immigrant is like being in a prison”
Bolivian Rodrigo arrived in the English capital over four years ago. He left Bolivia in search of satisfying his own curiosity regarding the changes those who emigrated experienced in their financial situations. _ Javier Duque “What it would take you years to earn in Bolivia, you could earn elsewhere […]
Sergio Blanco: mastering language and London
This young Spaniard arrived in London in December after seeing the low future expectations in his country. Javier Duque Before his final university exams in June last month, Sergio realised that it was time to leave Spain. With the work offers he could expect to receive at the […]
Are the English different from… us? (I)
A huge majority of people agree that the British are polite and punctual. However, it is also believed that many are a little “special”; they drive on the left, have their own currency, and a very particular sense of humour… Javier Duque There was a time when the […]
An immigrant who migrates: “The UK is no longer a country for the old”
Gustavo* is a Colombian man who has lived most of his life in London. He is now planning to return home because he believes the United Kingdom is no longer a country fit for the old. Javier Núñez Returning to his birth country has been a difficult decision […]















