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Latin Times
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Maria Villarroel

How human trafficking in the California-Mexico border became a multi-million dollar business

The border wall near Tijuana and San Diego. Human trafficking along California and Mexico is an increasingly pressing issue for authorities, who say the business now moves around $810 million annually. (Credit: Unsplash.com/Greg Bulla)

As unauthorized border crossings continue, human trafficking between the Mexico and California border becomes an increasing issue for authorities, who warn the illicit activity has now become a multi-million dollar business.

The crime is taking place across both sides of the border, according to Californian and Mexican authorities who met in Chula Vista, California, to discuss the pressing issue. They expressed that the practice is increasing its victims, most of which are migrants and refugees.

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