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Border Complexities: Smuggling and Human Stories
This chapter explores the shifting demographics of human smuggling at the U.S.-Mexico border, revealing that 80% of those sentenced for such crimes are now U.S. citizens. It discusses the challenges of immigration policies, the conditions faced by migrants, and the complexities of drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl. Personal narratives highlight the desperate circumstances that drive individuals to engage in smuggling, reflecting the intertwining of economic distress and crime in border communities.