How Militarized Borders Fuel Violence Against Women in Mexico

On today's episode, Vince sits down with Mexican researcher and sociologist Alethia Fernández de la Reguera to discuss the militarization of Mexico’s northern and southern borders and the corruption entrenched in border enforcement. They delve into the systemic violations of migrants’ rights, with a focus on the widespread sexual violence and exploitation women endure along their journeys, often at the hands of cartels and corrupt officials. The conversation also examines how the U.S. immigration system measures up in terms of safety and integrity. Borderland is an IRONCLAD Original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices