The upcoming U.S. midterm elections are critical for the Republican and Democratic candidates, especially in border states like Arizona, where some of the races are incredibly close. 

While the ongoing border crisis is one of the main topics of debate among the candidates, many migrants have been forced to find alternative routes to the United States, despite the hazardous conditions they face during the journeys.

CGTN's Franc Contreras reports from the southern border.

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