Bracero Program
Definition
The Bracero Program was a guest worker program initiated by the United States government during World War II that allowed Mexican laborers to work temporarily in American agriculture.
Related terms
Guest worker program: A government-sponsored program that allows foreign workers to temporarily work in a country.
Labor exploitation: The unfair treatment or abuse of workers, often involving low wages, long hours, and unsafe working conditions.
Immigration policy: Laws and regulations established by a country to control the entry and stay of foreign individuals within its borders.
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