Consider This from NPR How Brazen Smugglers Are Fueling Record Numbers At The Southern Border
May 3, 2021
NPR correspondent John Burnett shares his insights on the alarming situation at the southern border, where a record 172,000 migrants were apprehended in March. He discusses how smuggling organizations exploit desperate migrants, particularly from Central America. The conversation covers personal stories of perilous journeys, the implications of shifting U.S. immigration policies, and the urgent need for policy reassessment. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas outlines a multi-agency effort to crack down on these illicit operations.
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Migrant Family's Journey
- Honduran farmer Luis Alberto Enrique is leaving for Houston with his family due to hurricanes, gangs, and poor crops.
- He hopes to benefit from the U.S. policy of not deporting families, even if the journey takes months.
Smuggling Boom
- Smugglers are exploiting the migrant crisis, their business booming due to desperation.
- Increased border crossings make it harder to combat smuggling activities.
Rancher's Perspective
- Rancher Whit Jones highlights increased fence damage and migrant deaths on his property due to smuggling vehicles.
- He notes a rise in bailouts since the Biden administration loosened immigration policies.