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Child migrants from Central America crossing the US-Mexico border face deportation and ignite protest.
The humanitarian crisis at the US-Mexico border continues, as child migrants from Central America cross into the United States by the thousands. We ask if US immigration policy is playing a role in enticing these kids to head north, and we meet two young Guatemalans who say they had no choice but to make the dangerous journey. Also, we hear the story of a Salvadoran girl trying to find her way in America. And the tale of a nanny from Paraguay who looks forward to reuniting with her son, but does he share the sentiment? Also, we find out how superhero stories are really about the immigrant experience. And we learn the not-so-obvious difference between 鈥榟ospice鈥� and 鈥榟ospicio'.
Photo: A rally on immigration reform, Credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images
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Border Policy
US immigration policy and the impetus to cross the border
Duration: 04:15
Guatemalan Migrants
Two young Guatemalans try to make it in America
Duration: 04:15
First Days
A Salvadorean girl鈥檚 rough first days in the US
Duration: 03:01
The Green Turtle
The first Asian-American comic book superhero is resurrected
Duration: 04:26
Hospice or Hospicio
When the doctor says 鈥榟ospice鈥� and you hear 鈥榩oorhouse鈥�.
Duration: 04:16
Family Reunion
An immigrant woman from Paraguay looks forward to reuniting with her son
Duration: 04:23
Broadcasts
- Sat 19 Jul 2014 03:32GMT大象传媒 World Service Online
- Sun 20 Jul 2014 14:32GMT大象传媒 World Service Online
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