The program was spread over the U.S. but mainly took place in California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oregon. The Bracero program was a source of controversy throughout its existence.

Why was the bracero program placed?

The Bracero Program was created by executive order in 1942 because many growers argued that World War II would bring labor shortages to low-paying agricultural jobs. ... Farm workers already living in the United States worried that braceros would compete for jobs and lower wages.

Where did the braceros work?

December 1, 1964-more than nineteen years after the end of World War II. Braceros worked on farms and on railroads, making it possible for the U.S. economy to meet the challenges imposed by the war effort.