The border, explained by someone who knows it intimately
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
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Cartels and Human Smuggling at the Border
This chapter examines the complex interplay between drug cartels and human smuggling along the U.S.-Mexico border, particularly in light of recent policy changes. It reveals how cartels profit from both drug trafficking and migrant smuggling, illustrating how human lives have been commodified. Additionally, the chapter discusses the intricate relationships within border communities and the impact of the COVID pandemic on their interdependence.
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