Mexican Migrants Launch Binational Movement To Unite And Empower Mexican Community In The US

n partnership with community organizations, activists, opinion leaders, and public and private organizations in Mexico and the United States; Fuerza

Migrante is the first binational movement dedicated entirely to

empower Mexican migrants in the United States through education.

Mexican-American businessman and philanthropist Jaime Lucero—founder of Fuerza

Migrante

—has brought together over 80 allies in Mexico and the United States, to launch the movement simultaneously in both countries, alongside a campaign that calls for unity.

"This cause belongs to everyone. It's time for the millions of voices of Mexican migrants to

be heard. This voice is our strength. The work we have done for the past 40 years at

Casa Puebla New York is evidence of our commitment to the development of our community," said Jaime Lucero. The leader added that he is just another migrant, but through Fuerza Migrante, the movement will "take Mexican workers out of the shadows and seek recognition of the work of thousands of organizations and migrant leaders in the United States." Lucero explains that Fuerza Migrante

is also platformed to bring together the years of experience of each migrant, to deliver a better future and change the course of history for the next generations on both sides of the border.

For decades,

the Mexican community in the United States has been subjected to mockery, hatred and xenophobia; Fuerza

Migrante seeks to strengthen the community with a message of unity and peace.

Highlighting the historic significance of this movement, Jaime Lucero underlined that "Mexican migrants are the base of this movement. It is time for us to reconcile as a community and strengthen our shared interests. We are 'super citizens' because we

have the ability to positively influence the decisions of both our countries. We must

demonstrate and be proud of the economic, social, cultural and sports contributions we've made in both countries. Uniting our community is essential to make ourselves heard and ensure

our rights are respected."

Businessman José Miguel Bejos, and president of the Mexican baseball team Puebla Pericos, was the first sports institution that joined the Fuerza

Migrante platform.

More than 80 organizations and celebrities have joined the binational initiative, such

as: The Tigres del Norte, the World Boxing Council, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, Mexican designer Ricardo Seco, the

Scholas Mexico Foundation, the Mexican Soccer Federation, the Mexican Communication Council, the Mexican Red Cross, the Alfredo Harp Helú Foundation, the Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce, and the Mexican Pacific League.

Lucero added: "For three years we have worked hard to build alliances with important organizations and leaders who have dedicated themselves, for decades, to seek a greater participation of the Mexican migrant community in the United States and Mexico affairs; we are deeply grateful to our allies, who have enriched this movement and made it their own."

Fuerza Migrante will also launch the campaign "Todos Somos #FuerzaMigrante," (We All Are #FuerzaMigrante) and invites everyone to join the movement and use their digital networks to scale the message of unity and hope, through posts and images in both Spanish and English:

• Todos Somos #FuerzaMigrante, I recognize the contributions of Mexican migrants in the United States and Mexico.
• Todos Somos #FuerzaMigrante, I feel proud of my roots and of those who have worked hard to represent Mexicoat the highest level.
• Todos Somos #FuerzaMigrante, join the binational movement to empower Mexicans in the United States.
• Todos Somos #FuerzaMigrante, the first and only platform to unite and empower the Mexican migrant community, through education.
• Todos Somos #FuerzaMigrante, we are "super citizens" and we have the power to positively influence the decisions of both our countries.