Thousands of people from African nations are flying to Central America and then traveling over land to Mexico and on to the southern border.
Tag: Smuggling
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Migrants Crossing the Darién Gap Find Success on Social Media
TikTok, Facebook and YouTube are transforming global migration, becoming tools of migrants and smugglers alike.
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Migrant Children Are a Crisis for the U.S. Coast Guard
When detained by the U.S. Coast Guard at sea, even children fleeing violence have no right to asylum — and often face an uncertain fate.
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High-Speed Police Chases Rise Near Texas Border, Leaving Locals on Edge
Many law enforcement agencies have curbed pursuits because of their inherent danger. But some Texas authorities see them as necessary for border security.
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8 Killed as Human Smuggling Suspect Crashes Into S.U.V., Authorities Say
The driver, who had five passengers in the vehicle, collided head-on with an S.U.V. carrying two people while trying to elude law enforcement, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.