Migrant Smuggling in Cargo Trucks to the U.S. Border

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Telemundo News and CLIP investigated the dangerous journey of migrants in cargo trucks to the U.S. border, revealing the harrowing experiences of people like Yanira Chávez and the high number of deaths in these smuggling operations.

Key Points

  • 19,000 migrants, including 3,200 minors, have traveled in cargo trucks towards the U.S. border.
  • At least 111 migrants have died in truck-related incidents in Mexico in the last six years.
  • Data on these incidents is limited due to inconsistent quality and recent tracking by Mexican authorities.

Pros

  • Sheds light on the dangerous and inhumane conditions migrants face during their journey.

Cons

  • High risk of death due to suffocation, lack of oxygen, and accidents during the transportation process.