Posts by: Levi.Bridges

Derailment of ‘La Bestia,’ Another Tragedy in a Broken Immigration System
Sep 4, 2013
Levi.Bridges
On August 25, 2013 a cargo train derailed in southern Mexico killing 11 Central American migrants who were hitching a ride on top of the freight cars. At least 250 Central Americans were estimated to have been riding on the train before it derailed, injuring another 18 migrants.
Mexico Becomes Destination for Migrants
Jul 15, 2013
Levi.Bridges
Most migrants at the Tochan shelter in Mexico once dreamt of reaching the United States. But cartel violence running along the train tracks, as well as the increased security along the U.S. border, has made Mexico become a new destination country for migrants.