Of all the borders dividing the USA with Mexico, Nogales AZ/Tucson has seen the largest number of undocumented migrants during the last decade and the greatest number of recovered remains of migrants, perished in extreme condition in the desert of southern Arizona. - Since 2013, I am photographing on both sides of the border, following deported migrants, as well migrants who try to cross the border to the US to either find work, or meet parts of their families who already live in the US.
Of all the borders dividing the USA with Mexico, Nogales AZ/Tucson has seen the largest number of undocumented migrants during the last decade and the greatest number of recovered remains of migrants, perished in extreme condition in the desert of southern Arizona. Since 2013, I am photographing on both sides of the border, following deported migrants, as well migrants who try to cross the border to the US to either find work, or meet parts of their families who already live in the US.
The map which on of the migrants is showing, is the map which shows the train connections from Mexico to the US.It is a network of freight trains that runs the length of Mexico, from its southernmost border with Guatemala north to the United States. In addition to grain, corn or scrap metal, these trains are carrying an increasing number of undocumented immigrants whose aim is to cross into the U.S. Despite the many deadly challenges it poses, more and more children — both with adults and alone — have been making the risky journey. These aren't passenger trains. People call the train La Bestia, or The Beast. Some call it the Death Train.
It's estimated that up to a half-million migrants now ride The Beast each year, sitting back-to-back along the spine of the train cars, trying not to get knocked off their rooftop perch. Many Beast riders suffer physical injury or death falling off the train or getting sucked into the wheels trying to board it in motion.