Migrant Crisis in Guatemala
Record-high numbers of migrants are illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, with many coming from Guatemala's Indigenous Western Highlands due to lack of opportunities. Families are risking their lives to reach the United States in hopes of a better future, despite facing deadly risks and tragedies along the way.
Key Points
- Record-high numbers of migrants from Guatemala crossing the U.S.-Mexico border
- Lack of opportunities and low wages driving migration
- Rising violence and climate change also contributing to migration
- Families risking everything for a chance at a better life
Pros
- Desire for a better future
- Opportunity to support families back home
Cons
- Facing deadly risks during the journey
- Tragic loss of family members in mass tragedies