Challenges faced by Guatemalan migrants seeking opportunities in the United States
The article discusses the challenges faced by migrants from Guatemala, particularly youths from the Indigenous Western Highlands, who take deadly risks to reach the United States in search of better opportunities. The story highlights the tragic deaths of migrants in smuggler's trailers and the impact on their families.
Key Points
- Record-high numbers of migrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border
- Indigenous youths from Guatemala risking their lives to seek better opportunities in the U.S.
- Tragic deaths of migrants in smugglers' trailers and the impact on their families
- Economic and social challenges driving migration
- Role of organizations like the Jesuit group in providing support to affected families