Children are being trafficked across the southern U.S. border

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Children are being trafficked across the southern U.S. border

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Due to the increase in illegal migration at the U.S.-Mexico border, more people, especially children, are at risk of becoming victims of trafficking.

Another factor to consider is that many unaccompanied minors are often sent to the U.S. to work and return money to their families. Upon arriving in the U.S., many are put in situations where, in addition to going to school, they need to pay for necessities like food and rent.

However, the Coalition Against Trafficking International estimates that cartels have trafficked about 60% of the Latin American children who crossed the border alone or with smugglers.

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Claim about human trafficking

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Human Trafficking at the U.S - Mexico border