Central American Migrants Face Violence in Mexico

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Central Americans continue to flee from violence and poverty in their countries by the thousands. Many cross through Mexico as they migrate north to the U.S. in search of work and a better life.Along the way they can be robbed, kidnapped and sometimes murdered.

As CCTV’s Franc Contreras reports, that passage remains the most dangerous part of their journey.

Central American Migrants Face Violence in Mexico

Central Americans continue to flee from violence and poverty in their countries by the thousands. Many cross through Mexico as they migrate north to the U.S. in search of work and a better life.Along the way they can be robbed, kidnapped and sometimes murdered. As CCTV's Franc Contreras reports, that passage remains the most dangerous part of their journey.