Political Practices Through Digital Media: The Case of Latin American Immigrants in Mexico
摘要
The chapter “Political Practices through Digital Media: The Case of Latin American Immigrants in Mexico” examines how Latin American immigrants use digital media for political purposes. It aims to understand what issues motivate them, their political practices, the digital platforms they use, and how physical and digital spaces intersect to shape their political behavior. The study employs semi-structured interviews with 58 immigrants from Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, and Venezuela and an ecological approach to analyze the interaction between digital and offline spaces. The interviews show that digital platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and X are crucial for facilitating online interaction and real-life actions. Facebook emerged as the most versatile platform, supporting activities from political voicing and information exchange to public relations, mutual support, and calls for physical actions such as protests and community events. WhatsApp is particularly significant for information exchange, mutual support, and collective organization. The research underscores the complex interplay between digital and physical realms, highlighting the critical role of digital media in the political adaptation and resistance of immigrants in Mexico. This study offers a comprehensive view of their everyday political life, revealing their resilience and the dynamic influence of digital media on their political behavior.