78 Immigrants Found In Truck Near Laredo

There's been a noticeable uptick in Indians attempting to illegally enter the US via the Mexico border recently.

India nationals illegally crossing the US-Mexico border in record numbers, pay smugglers up to $25G

 

So sad....

 

I just watched a few Youtube videos about India and that pretty much explains why they're leaving India and sneaking into the USA. Dismantling huge ships by hand, that are being scrapped, for $3.00 a day and no benefits. Working barefoot or wearing flip-flops. There's several videos about "ship breakers" in India and Bangladesh.
Shipbreakers < click on this video.
This feature documentary profiles a bustling Indian shantytown where 40000 people live and work in the most primitive conditions.

 

Where do these get the money necessary to do this? Earn $3/day but can get up $25k to travel the world.

 

I recently read this book about India's current situation of corruption and unbelievable wealth in some sectors as compared to the rest of the nation. It was equally fascinating and horrifying. The Billionaire Raj

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1524760064/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_faUCBbREBWSHP

 

This is f'ed up conditions. Western Express' motel's would be a huge step up.

 

I read about a wealthy Indian that was born and raised in poverty. When he became wealthy he built a huge glass mansion in his old poor neighborhood. He built it of mostly glass so his old neighbors can see inside at all his possessions. His utility bills total $30K per month.