Human Smuggling in the Mexican Desert
A first-hand account of a night in the Mexican desert where migrants from various countries are being smuggled into the U.S. by organized crime groups, highlighting the lucrative human smuggling industry along the border.
Key Points
- Organized crime groups control human smuggling operations along the border
- Migrants pay large sums of money to be smuggled into the U.S.
- Human smuggling is a highly profitable industry for cartels
- Migrants are often seen as commodities rather than individuals
Pros
- Provides insight into the operations of human smuggling along the U.S.-Mexico border
- Sheds light on the experiences and motivations of migrants seeking to enter the U.S.
Cons
- Highlights the inhumane and dangerous conditions faced by migrants during the smuggling process
- Reveals the exploitation and commodification of migrants by organized crime groups