Why does everyone say the illegal immigrants come to USA for a better life? Mexico is actually nicer than USA?

I don't get why everyone says Mexico is so bad? It's actually very nice, and the people seem rich not poor

Answer:
I'm assuming that this question, like the one above and below it, didn't show up for a few hours?

Misery loves company!

Mexico is beautiful, but some parts are very poor. Mind you, the number of those living in 'extreme' poverty has recently doubled in the US, so we do have a few worries of our own to take care of.
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  • has anyone ever tried online. i was talking to my ########## last night, she's on holiday in lagos?