Mexico Is Cracking Down On U.S.-Bound Migrants — At What Cost?

The video discusses Mexico's intensified efforts to curb US-bound migration, including deploying troops and restricting transit visas. Despite increased arrests and deportations, Mexico's asylum system is underfunded, leading to violations. Migrants face hardships in southern Mexico, with limited job opportunities and inadequate support. Human rights groups report poor conditions in detention centers. The Mexican government aims to deter migration by creating challenging conditions, while emphasizing legal compliance and protection from smugglers.

What is the impact of decreased funding on Mexico's asylum agency?

How do Mexican human rights groups describe the conditions in detention centers?