Deaths Rise Along Mexico-Arizona Border
The southern Arizona border is the busiest crossing point for undocumented immigrants trying to sneak out of Mexico and into the United States. Deaths along this part of the U.S.-Mexico border are increasing, especially among women.
Claudine LoMonaco of member station KUAT in Tucson reports.
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