Abstract

TORRE CANTALAPIEDRA, Eduardo. Use of euphemisms in the discourses of the National Institute of Migration on transit migration through Mexico. Andamios [online]. 2019, vol.16, n.41, pp.385-412.  Epub May 20, 2020. ISSN 2594-1917.  https://doi.org/10.29092/uacm.v16i41.730.

The objective of this paper is to analyze the use of euphemisms in discourses of the National Institute of Migration (INM) regarding its policy on migration in irregular transit through Mexican territory. To achieve this, a qualitative analysis of euphemisms is performed as conceptual metaphors in press releases of the INM and its purposes. We conclude that the use of euphemisms in the discourses of the INM implies the concealment and the misrepresentation of reality that constitute its migratory control actions to the detriment of migrants in transit.

Keywords : International migration; migration policy; political discourse; euphemisms; metaphors.

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