A devastating fire at a migrant facility in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico that killed at least 40 is the latest in a string of deadly incidents that point to a worsening crisis along the southern U.S.-Mexico border.
With the investigation still ongoing and families searching for answers, it’s bringing attention to the growing number of migrants desperately seeking settlement in the U.S. and the dangerous conditions they find themselves in.
This week on Nothing is Foreign, we discuss the aftermath of the tragic fire at the Juarez detention facility, how it sheds light on the migrant crisis at the border, and what the governments on each side could be doing to address the problem.
Featuring:
- Alicia Fernandez, freelance journalist based in Ciudad Juarez
- Rafael Velasquez, country director for Mexico at International Rescue Committee
Nothing is Foreign, a podcast from CBC News and CBC Podcasts, is a weekly trip to where the story is unfolding. It’s hosted by Tamara Khandaker.
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