Guatemalans arrested at the U.S. border have doubled. Hunger, not violence, fuels Guatemala migration surge. The smuggling guides charge $10,000 to capitalize on the dysfunction of the American immigration system.
“They say that if you bring a child they’ll let you into the US and give you citizenship,” describing the sales pitch from coyotes, “Now they’re saying pregnant women will also get citizenship.” Smugglers say this on local radio stations.
Because our court system is very slow, they have a false promise of being able to stay in the U.S. for a year or two before being repatriated.
Where do the impoverished, fearful caravanners get the 10K to pay their freight?
Doesnt sound like they are all that poor over there in burrito land.
Maybe the govt gives them a "helping hand" while salivating over the billions in remittances they'll send back.
If we let them in, they'll get back the 10K in freebies in no time flat....depending on how many fake identities they use.