Barriers to Entry
Reporting from Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and more, we're investigating the multiple forces — especially economic forces — that drive migration to the U.S., and the cost of crossing the southern border.
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The economic cost of waiting at the border in limbo
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Aug 3, 2023
Those waiting on an asylum request often can't move forward with a job, housing or education.
New online platform helps immigrant workers recover stolen wages
Aug 3, 2023
The process of getting back stolen wages is complicated, time-intensive and often unsuccessful. Now, a new online platform is empowering immigrant advocates by making it easier to file wage theft claims.
The growing business of immigrant surveillance
Aug 2, 2023
Under the Biden administration, there’s been a rapid expansion of the electronic monitoring of immigrant families and individuals waiting for their immigration cases to move through the courts over several years. This investment in surveillance and case management tech is throwing private prison companies a lifeline.
How young people are being recruited on social media to drive migrants beyond the border
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Aug 2, 2023
Historically, recruitment has been local. Now, social media expands that ability to recruit, said Homeland Security agent Craig Larrabee.
Why is Latin America's economy lagging in its pandemic recovery?
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Aug 1, 2023
William Maloney, chief economist for Latin America and the Caribbean at the World Bank, says inflation is only part of the puzzle.
WhatsApp has streamlined business communication for human smuggling
Aug 1, 2023
Social media has transformed global communication, benefiting those who are in the business of guiding and transporting migrants seeking better lives.