Illegal migration facilitated by Mexican cartels

SOURCE www.usatoday.com
Mexican cartels offer VIP migration packages through dangerous tunnels from Ciudad Juárez to El Paso, Texas, at high prices, with corruption and collusion with authorities facilitating the illegal trafficking of migrants into the U.S.

Key Points

  • Mexican cartels offer VIP migration packages through dangerous tunnels
  • Corruption in authorities and collusion with criminal groups facilitate the trafficking of migrants
  • Record-breaking remittances from migrants in Mexico to the U.S. show the desperation and risks involved in illegal migration

Pros

  • High return on investment for cartels trafficking humans
  • Increased economic opportunities for criminal organizations due to heightened U.S. border security and lack of legal pathways
  • Record-breaking remittances from migrants in Mexico to their family members in the U.S.

Cons

  • Dangerous and inhumane conditions in the tunnels for migrants
  • Corruption and collusion with authorities contributing to the illegal trafficking of migrants
  • Migrants facing extortion, kidnapping, and violence during their journey