Bolivian President Evo Morales and the Latin American community in Europe are among opponents to new European legislation affecting the rights of migrants in the EU. Morales described the Returns Directive, which allows extended detention for undocumented workers and a Europe-wide ban on re-entry, as ‘draconian’, and Amnesty International have expressed deep disappointment the Directive was passed.
This is not only a human rights issue. It also raises concerns about the impact of restrictions on the ability of migrants to contribute, through their remittances, to the development of their countries and communities of origin.
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