Humanitarian crises along US borders are escalating, with migrant fatalities and trafficking scandals exposing systemic failures. US authorities reported recovering 890 migrant bodies in the 2022 fiscal year β a 58% surge from 2021 β amid increasingly dangerous crossing attempts.
Recent tragedies underscore the risks: Eight died when smuggling boats capsized near San Diego in March 2023, and 53 migrants perished in a Texas tractor-trailer in June 2022 β the deadliest border trafficking incident in modern US history.
Nicaraguan immigrant Alvin Sevilla shared his harrowing journey with CGTN, detailing detention abuses and exploitation during his failed US migration attempt. 'They promise you America, but the path is paved with blood,' Sevilla said, calling for reform after witnessing conditions he claims mirror those of the Texas victims.
While US officials cite enhanced border security measures, advocates argue policy shifts have funneled migrants toward more perilous routes. Data shows border patrol encounters reached 2.76 million in 2022, straining detention facilities and humanitarian resources.
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'Finding True America': My immigration path took blood and tears
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