How Mexico is cracking down on migrants trying to reach the US border? | Start Here
Nov 5, 2024 #AJStartHere #Mexico #UnitedStates
“Like a human jungle”. The journey across Mexico has become harder than ever for migrants ho
Nov 5, 2024 #AJStartHere #Mexico #UnitedStates
“Like a human jungle”. The journey across Mexico has become harder than ever for migrants hoping to reach the US. While illegal immigration is a big issue in the US election, the number of illegal border crossings is actually down significantly. A lot of that is because of what Mexico is doing.
#AJStartHere’s Sandra Gathmann travelled to Mexico’s northern and southern borders, to explain what’s happening and hear the stories of the people affected.
Chapters:
00:46 - How illegal crossings of the US-Mexico border have dropped
01:57 - Jefrin’s failed attempt to cross the US-Mexico border
03:32 - Arrivals at Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala
06:03 - The CBP One app and why it’s keeping people in the south of Mexico
08:47 - How the journey through Mexico has become harder and riskier
09:44 - Mexico’s “bussing” system and “el carrusel”
10:55 - How migrants are targeted by gangs and cartels
12:14 - Yonatan’s experience of being kidnapped and the “human jungle”
13:55 - Why is Mexico helping the US on enforcement?
15:34 - Sandra speaks to Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum
This episode features:
Enrique Vidal, Center For Human Rights Fray Matías De Córdova
Gretchen Kuhner, Director, IMUMI (Institute For Women In Migration)
Carlos Heredia, Associate Professor, CIDE (Center For Research & Teaching In Economics)
Claudia Sheinbaum, President Of Mexico
Blanca Navarrete, Director, DHIA (Integral Human Rights In Action)
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