Record Number Of Unaccompanied Minors Detained At U.S. Border

Record Number Of Unaccompanied Minors Detained At U.S. Border

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The video discusses the significant increase in unaccompanied minors at the US southwest border, with 76,000 apprehended in fiscal year 2019, marking a 50% rise from the previous year. This surge is attributed to the Trump administration's immigration policies and a rise in children fleeing Central America. Most minors come from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with Mexico experiencing a similar trend.

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What was the number of unaccompanied minors apprehended during the fiscal year 2019?

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What percentage increase was observed in the number of unaccompanied minors from the previous year?

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What factors contributed to the historic numbers of unaccompanied minors according to the text?

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Which countries did most of the unaccompanied minors come from?

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What trend is Mexico experiencing in relation to underage minors traveling north?

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