Commuting migration and labor conditions in border regions: a literature review

Contextualizaciones Latinoamericanas 2026 Open access

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Authors: Matteo de los Santos Echevarria, Laura Alves Scherer
DOI: 10.32870/cl.v1i34.8135
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Abstract

This article presents a literature review on commuting migration and labor conditions in border regions. The study aims to gather and analyze academic contributions that address the dynamics of daily cross-border mobility and its intersections with precarious employment, informality, and social vulnerability. By mapping theoretical and empirical approaches on the subject, the review seeks to provide a conceptual and analytical framework to support future research and public policy development related to work and mobility in border territories. The article includes studies with examples of commuting migration from various countries around the world, with particular emphasis on cases from Brazil.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Migration and Labor Dynamics Migration Health Geopolitics Historical Geography Cross-Border Cooperation and Integration

Publication details

Journal / source
Contextualizaciones Latinoamericanas
Volume
1
Issue
34
Pages
159–173
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN