UNITED STATES. - According to a recent Pew Research Center poll, only 32 percent of Mexicans surveyed have family members or friends north of the border, a decrease of about 10 percentage points when compared to results seven years ago.

The survey shows a change from 42% in 2007 to 32% in 2014, almost sure it relates to an overall reduction in migration from Mexico to the U.S. . In fact, reverse migration has been occurring, whereby Mexicans are returning to their native country.

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With less Mexicans migrating north over the past years, and others returning home, the ties between compatriates on either side of the border are less than before.

The survey also determined that 44% of Mexicans believe life is better in the U.S., which is less than in 2007 when 51% believed this to be true. Almost 65% today express that they do not wish to migrate to the U.S.

The poll took place between April and May of this year, and surveyed 1,000 adult Mexicans, and also found that only 37% approve of the job that President Peña Nieto as it relates to the economy.

Other results of the poll measured beliefs related to the economy, recent reforms, and satisfaction with the genral direction of the country.

Those polled in the Mexic City were most dissatisfied towards where the country is heading (78%), and people in the south of the country (73%), and people living in urban zones (71%). PRI party supporters are more optimistic, but even so, 52% are still not satisfied with the direction Mexico is heading in.

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