Human smuggling is a multi-billion-dollar business worldwide, and one of the most active places is the U.S.-Mexico border.

With thousands of migrants currently waiting on a chance on humanitarian parole on the northern side, the indefinite wait leads many to take their chances on illegal crossings to reach the U.S. 

CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.

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