Migrant Crisis: The Deadly Journey from El - Salvador to the USA
Synopsis
Over the last two years, more than 130,000 children and teenage migrants were arrested in the United States while attempting to escape violence in Central America.
Synopsis
Two boys, Jo and Raphael, age 15, board a freight train in Mexico, aiming to reach the United States. They have fled Honduras due to threats from armed gangs. Each month, more than 5,000 unaccompanied minors are detained at the U.S. border. The documentary follows Jo and Raphael's risky attempts to escape their troubled homeland. It also details the experiences of other young migrants, including Anna, whose mother has lost contact with her after she disappeared in Ciudad Juárez.
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Why Watch
- Follow Jo and Raphael as they face life-threatening risks.
- See how armed gangs extort money from vulnerable migrants.
- Find out what happens when teenage migrants attempt to board a train.
Did You Know
- Over 5,000 children and teenagers have been arrested each month in the U.S. for 2 years.
- The journey from Honduras to the U.S. can involve traveling 3,000 km on a freight train.
- More than 130,000 children and teenage migrants were arrested in the U.S. over the last 2 years.
- Hundreds of migrants have died while trying to get on and off moving trains.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many children and teenagers have been arrested each month in the United States for the last 2 years?
Over 5,000 children and teenagers have been arrested each month in the United States for 2 years.
What is the distance Jo and Raphael are traveling to reach the United States?
Jo and Raphael are preparing to travel 3,000 km on a freight train to reach the United States.
How many illegal immigrants has the United States sent back to their countries this year?
This year, the United States has sent over 230,000 illegal immigrants back to their countries.
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