INSIDE the MIGRANT CAMPS of Tijuana, Mexico 🇲🇽 (Very Emotional)

[@GarethLeonard]

Since the beginning of time, we as a human species have been migrating. We go where the opportunities are. It’s in our DNA. We migrate for food, water, weather, safety, freedom, work. This is just one of the many migrations happening around the world right now. My goal of this video is to give you a very small glimpse into what that migration looks like for the people who are actually going through it. The saddest aspect of this entire thing is that country’s are failing their people. Corruption and mismanagement lead to suffering. I know people in these comments will say “why should the United States be responsible for the welfare of another country’s citizens; we have our own problems.” I completely understand your point of view. However, my mission here is to simply show you what people on the ground are going through. I hope you understand that. If you liked the video, or it moved you in any way, please hit that “like” button and let me know via Instagram (instagram.com/traveldeeper/) I would love to hear from you about this!

[@DeysiG]

Thank you for sharing this video !!!

[@daveg4963]

Only people that travel understand this perspective. People should travel more.

[@anniejackson6259]

🙏

[@kaidenhall3223]

Sounds nice on paper but in reality we just can’t have people flooding the border like they have been…

[@edward_3ps4]

Yeah but need to come legally they can’t keep running from their homes or else what’s going to be left for their country? They can’t keep running away

[@alexmol77]

El problema de muchos de ellos es que ,tienen una obsesión por USA y no quieren ayuda de México, les parece poco nuestro pais , se les ofrece trabajo acá y no les interesa mexico, a diferencia de los haitianos que ya son parte activa de Tijuana.

[@voltaire9237]

Leonard (judío) quiere que sus espectadores simpaticen con la noción de decenas de miles de inmigrantes ilegales que llegan a Estados Unidos. Lo que no menciona es el efecto devastador que tiene sobre las clases trabajadoras nativas de Estados Unidos y México.

[@dinoflix8551]

Tienes razon, Cuando voy a tijuana muchos de Los haitianos ya Hablan espanol.

[@GMayen]

Es muy sierto.

[@eddiec1841]

Trabajo en donde, en México? Pero si no hay para los mexicanos menos para ellos 🤔

[@alexmol77]

@@eddiec1841 En Tijuana sobra el trabajo

[@toney2178]

Always be kind. You never know what others go through.

[@eduardochavacano]

That is what the masses are told on memes. Well, not an excuse to be rude. Because you are rude to someone who is also going to through his own tribulation and that persons to be very good at reading people and their mums, you’d learn to be more respectful the hard way.

[@toney2178]

@@eduardochavacano ?

[@DeAndra750]

There by the grace of God go I .

[@lisawalker7923]

True but my tax money should not take care of them. Americans only

[@edwelndiobel1567]

Well would I be treated as such elsewhere? The answer is no.

[@bucksiouxwanan4320]

When countries start to take care of their citizens rather than filling their pockets, civility will then define humanity. ✌to all & God speed.

[@GarethLeonard]

I think we can all agree on that 👍

[@friendsIVlife]

AND YET AMERICA ISNT TAKING CARE OF ITS OWN AND MANY ARE LIVING IN THEIR CARS AND TENTS UNDER BRIDGES AS WELL...LIKE IN MY CITY OF BALTIMORE OR IN LA EVEN.....BUT WE ONLY SEE "MIGRANTS" AS THOSE DESERVING OF AMERICAN HELP.....YES HELP THEM IN THEIR COUNTRY MAKE THEIR LIVES BETTER THERE....BUT CAN OUR CHARITY START AT HOME WITH OUR OWN PEOPLE FIRST..... IS IT SO WRONG TO ASK OUR COUNTRY WHAT IT CAN DO FOR US SINCE WE HAVE GIVEN OUR ALL TO OUR COUNTRY?

[@chieflion7216]

@@friendsIVlife that was the point of the original comment, you don’t need to hi-jack the comment with your own Babel. The USA has corporations taking advantage of its citizens with the help of the government since the 80’s. The USA is doomed to fall just like the countries it’s north of.

[@simplyangie7077]

It’s actually US intervention that has driven these people to flee. Since the 1920s the US has been intervening to protect their investors and companies ...

[@chieflion7216]

@@simplyangie7077 true

[@Wildirishmanbiker]

Lived in Honduras back in 87' when I was floating around different countries in CA during Iran-Contra. It was jaw dropping and left a lifelong impression on me when it comes to the word "poverty"

[@abrahamhem8670]

Los inmigrantes de Haití llegaron a Tijuana vieron sus posibilidades e hicieron lo mejor posible y Tijuana con su gente los abrazo excelente ejemplo de querer superarse. Los inmigrantes de centro américa... NO SE.....

[@eddiec1841]

Quiere decir q no todo el mundo es igual y que todas las personas tienen diferentes metas 🤔

[@dromedario2263]

Cierto, los haitianos llegaron a trabajar en donde fuera, y bueno muchas personas de centroamérica querían caridad, o muchos empezaron a delinquir, supongo tanto rechazo hacia ellos

[@xavvvi]

@@eddiec1841 y mientras tanto salen perjudicados residentes de la zona como el chaparral. Inclusive los niños quienes son los últimos en tener voz en estás situaciones. Los inmigrantes traen consigo sus problemas En USA es muy difícil vivir - ha crecido la población que no tienen un hogar por lo caro que es una renta.

[@Pixiee_Stardust]

Qué feo que digas eso

[@martinlopez-servin3091]

Bye Central America

[@subalexn7]

Wow. This is an incredible video. Very nice to see the reality of the current situation. Proud of you brother!

[@rozitarahman]

Gareth, I enjoy your videos in general - the information you share and the delectable content you serve with all the different foods. But this one is especially powerful in staying true to ‘travelling deeper’ and showing us what’s behind the curtain and some hard real truths that show the battle of everyday lives we all take for granted and as an architect I’m especially passionate about shelter. Thank you for making this episode.

[@martinlopez-servin3091]

Llamelen al chapo Guzmán

[@maryspeidel5258]

I can’t understand why the Mexican gov won’t put a stop to people crossing their country.

[@Ivan-Manzo]

We do, mostly because the US gets pissed about it and trheatens us, but it is next to imposible, our borders with Guatemala and Belice are very porous and mostly unsurveyable jungle, if people make it through the US-Mexico border they'll easily make it trhough our souther border. Also it is not hard to make it into México, we don't tend to refuse migrants or asylum seekers unless they're in a caraban and the US governtment gets pushy about it, if anything we have a lot of oportunies for them to integrate here and they say they'll do it to get across, but they choose not to.

[@David28311]

They have,but they still get across just like the US border

[@ginatse12]

They should just come like Melania and her parents did then 20 yrs later apply for citizenship right before the worst president ie their son inlaw expedites the process then to end that exact process . Nice .

[@juanisaac5172]

The money. In Mexico everybody gets chunk of the trafficking of humans. The Cartels charge thousands of dollars. The police and the politicians get a piece of the action. But seriously, the US is in on the invasion. They can put their troops on their border but they do not. The Democrats get more voters and they increase their representative numbers up during the census years. The Republicans get cheap labor for their factories. My uncle is a hard core Republican. Half his work force are illegals and thanks to Trump he pays less taxes as well. Nothing will change as long as large amounts of money is involved.

[@crod4547]

Exactly...for someone who supposedly wasn't trying to push the viewer in one direction or another he really did a good job of pushing the pro immigrant postion. Like if the U.S is expected to take everyone in just because their countries are a piece of shit.

[@geysimartinica2687]

It’s a cruel reality, I pray for all the children and adults who are going thru this hardship. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@thedrunkalchemist5442]

Praying won't help those people you should vote

[@geysimartinica2687]

@@thedrunkalchemist5442 I’m sorry don’t you have a video game you should be playing instead of trolling on this channel. Now run along little boy ✌🏻

[@anonymousboi949]

@@thedrunkalchemist5442 voting won’t do anything since democrats and republicans are the same sh*t

[@thedrunkalchemist5442]

@@geysimartinica2687 I live in Mexico Troll

[@thedrunkalchemist5442]

@@anonymousboi949 says a person that doesnt vote

[@malcorub]

Lots of Haitian people who couldn't get into the US decided just to stay in Tijuana and make their new life in Mexico.

[@monix6198]

Yes! They got jobs and have opened Haitian and Mexican infused food stands! They've adapted beautifully! 🙌♥️🇲🇽

[@MsOncology]

True .. I live in LA and I go to TJ sometimes and Haitians are living good there

[@Wendy.10561]

True I remember that 😞

[@mathiastho9190]

I remember when this first happened too. Haitians are resilient and peaceful people. Some are very talented too. They can speak 3-4 languages.

[@ricks6617]

@@monix6198 Wait till they have children and they will grow up and be activist and politicians then bye bye Mexico most people have no clue the agenda that is being pushed if you think 1950 was a different society just wait for 2050 ×10 at the speed we are moving. migration must be regulated not just show up to your house seat on the table you must invite them or get to know them.

[@Sdbaee]

God bless the ppl of Tijuana ❤️

[@GarethLeonard]

Cheers to that! 🇲🇽

[@miyisimiyisi2477]

Indeed!!

[@emilyacana341]

My questions is how the immigrants survived at Tijuana borders??????????

[@ministeriodeliberacion7793]

@@emilyacana341 Mexican government helps them ,Mexican organizations,religious people and regular people ..

[@ornitoriker890]

The migrants, ppl living in Tijuana have a good life

[@rasec1694]

Looks cleaner than LAs skid-row drug camps.

[@lobbybarn1830]

That's probably because these people are not drug addicts.

[@geraldarnoult]

ya and not as dangerous

[@jasonmorse6003]

American cares more about drugs and addict than families and good honest people...

[@geraldarnoult]

@@jasonmorse6003 Thanks for that realization, you got that right and they really don't care about drugs eighter, becouse they know they can only put a dent in drug use, but can not stop it, (only the users can do that), the border is a big Government tax sucking business, those people could be working paying taxes and bringing culture to the U.S..... in the U.S., its politics and race, pretty sick, there 181 millions people who live in Central America were are they? not at the border, its a drop in the bucket

[@beverlycompertore7428]

Well done, Gareth. What a heartbreaking situation, so many people in turmoil and living in such sad conditions. I can’t imagine having to face the decisions they have had to make in order to save their families. Thank you for your courage in sharing their stories.

[@veraschmidt9429]

I congratulate you for taking this on and presenting a viewpoint that not a lot of people know. I think this might be worthwhile sharing with a larger news organization to bring like you said awareness and another perspective to people. Thank you for another very interesting segment.

[@mlee1308]

We have us citizens homeless. We can’t even take of them.

[@GarethLeonard]

Correct, that is why I mention this viewpoint in the pinned comment. It definitely isn't as easy as saying "yes, let them all in!"

[@efrain21460]

We have homles because they don't want to work true

[@ginatse12]

@@efrain21460 we have people who have free housing physically able English their native tongue who dont want to work , migrant workers are the ones I see working hard and low paying jobs and doing it well with a smile . People quickly want to blame the migrants for stealing jobs " " no many Americans are spoiled and lazy I'm sorry but that's the truth.

[@ginatse12]

@Junie Joyce yes that's also a major problem mental health !! Also let's hold the drs responsible that write scripts out for strong drugs because they make tons of money from billing insurance companies !!! There needs to be an over haul everywhere.

[@mgg2353]

@@efrain21460 just like most of the Central Americans that are migrating, the ones that stay in Central America are busy working there.

[@MsCoastalBandit]

Gareth, thank you for sharing. These people are good people. I pray they find good futures for themselves. They are human. Everyone please pray for them.

[@chieflion7216]

No need to have a disclaimer. If people get offended by your video, they should take a long deep look at themselves and ask what they are doing for their fellow man. Great video! 🙏🏽

[@eduardochavacano]

The disclaimer was sad. If you had to issue a disclaimer it should only mean that it is best not to make the video. Unless you want to make it obvious that your target audiences are the drama starved.... okay he is at least cute and Tijuana is cool. Perhaps, I should watch half of it and decide if he just sounds like those vloggers who went fishing for subscribers in Manila.

[@elviaickes4381]

Chief lion. Obviously you do not know human nature, You can give, and give, and give. They get used to receive!! I worked for 35 years as a social worker. They get used to that way of life. Very FEW individuals come to the realization that work is truly a blessing for it gives us dignity, and power as human beings.

[@myamericanpeople]

I've paid enough. I would rather fight in a violent civil war in America to free white folks of genocide knowing that I may die and 50% of white folks may die than go another year of what ever the fuck this is. Look around the United States of America is purposefully being destroyed and invaded by people that only want a hand out. Enough is enough I feel nothing for these people's struggles and only wish for nuclear Armageddon. Then at least everyone will die at the same time. Fuck this world let it burn.

[@numbersvibrations]

@@elviaickes4381 I too was a social worker. My experience is the opposite. Americans born here are the biggest abusers of the system. Most if not all of the migrants work hard and dislike asking for help. Every migrant case I worked had earnings. Also, no one mentions the fact that migrants work and pay taxes. They do the work no American wants to do. They are necessary.

[@pippenlapue9643]

Chief Lion what are you doing about it.

[@caddyzig]

Thank you for telling this tough story and not sugar coating what’s actually happening. This is such a tough situation without any easy solutions. I feel so bad for everyone stuck in limbo, especially the little kids who aren’t getting a proper education.

[@catherinepatton8699]

Please please stop talking so much let the people talk. When a immigrant talks you have to repeat them. Your program is excellent please let the people talk. GOD BLESS YOU, PLEASE STAY SAFE.

[@NickMartinIsMyName]

Incredible video, brother 🙏🏼 much love to you for doing this

[@GarethLeonard]

Thank you Nick!! 👊

[@glenngardner9965]

Thank you for showing this this is truly heartbreaking! Thank you! You have inspired me to help our fellow brothers and sisters.

[@virginiajoypiamonte3099]

Poor people. Sending my hugs and prayers for all of em… God bless you and thanks for sharing this wonderful story such a heartbreaking to see people suffered and being judged. 🥲😌

[@catherinepatton8699]

Local missions of mercy but still feel auctioneers what can we do. Man's inhumane lack of compassion for others I killing me with a aching heart. What is going on in this world, how can a human gluttony not feel for others? How can you sleep knowing others are freezing, starving, do you not feel their pain? I am broken hearted over their suffering, their physical, mental pain, all living life suffering animals, life, the struggle to simply breath. TO the gangs, l beg of you stop please stop killing, heartache caused by your cruel and cruelty behaviors please please stop l beg of you please.

[@philippinesmyphilippinesgi9594]

I appreciate your vlogs gareth...not just simply holiday merry making but you share with us some realities and misseries some people in some part of the globe....I am your avid follower. Keep the good work man..

[@dereknaude6301]

This was really hard to watch, we have similar issues in Africa, so many people are trying to get into South Africa 🇿🇦 for a better life. So much heart break and tragedy. Thank you for a snippet into another world, it was such an important perspective and lesson in compassion.

[@victorsr4559]

Tragedy of what? Idiots who cant even put a condom on, giving birth to kids they cant afford, and later trying to put their own problems on other people? Lol, you guys are still living in a stone age as i see. Kids are not guilty, parents are idiots and deserve no help or support. Period.

[@sarahhopelennon4829]

im sorry the rest of africans dont feel that way south Africa is horrible, ghana is the best rn

[@sarahhopelennon4829]

@@victorsr4559 you just described your ancestors, ironic isn't it.

[@myamericanpeople]

@@victorsr4559 you are right. Everyone always trying to pass their mistakes on to those of us who make the right decisions. It's not enough now our own government is betraying us and our own quality of life is decreasing, the only solution is civil war.

[@jovitavillalpando2827]

Do u understand that the USA cant take care of the whole world most of this people will not get into the USA they will be deported to their countries

[@d23]

I really appreciate this video gareth. You are a good man with a kind hearted soul. Thank you for shining some light into this very complex situation

[@dmort73]

Thank you for honoring these people. Thank you for respecting them enough to know their names and hear their stories. Would love to see more videos from you that show a heart for humans. You are genuine and caring and I hope you use your platform for the good of humanity. ❤️❤️

[@marryellenmonahan5585]

Thank you for your nonpartisan compassion revealing this humanitian crisis.

[@GarethLeonard]

Thank you for watching Marry Ellen! 🙏

[@benburns5995]

Gareth, thanks for posting this eye opening video. We hear a lot about the troubles at the border of Mexico and the US but don't see it up close like this.

[@darwinmang4932]

Thanks to Mexican people for giving these people food... I know for sure Mexican people would share half of their food portion to anyone that is hungry and in need... In the other hand, we have to be grateful that we are in his great Nation and most us take for granted...

[@davidortega357]

Tijuana has always been a staging border town for immigrants wanting to come to USA California and beyond my Aunt immigrant from Jalisco she lived in Tijuana for almost 15 years to get her papers and passport me and my family would go to tiwas t j twice a month been all over tiwas or Tijuana Mex and tecate we were of the Apostolic Oneness Christian faith Act's 2:38 and bible believers there's a great need in tiwas it's beautiful to see the Mexican people and American churches supporting these people with food and other nessetoties it's sad to hear there of the chaos that's happening on their countries thugs,gangs,rape , murder turn to Jesus Christ and you shall receive the holy ghost and the grace of God

[@bettydavis563]

At what cost ? Mexico is paying ??

[@joannevanhyning9513]

thank you for such an eye opening video..so sad the state of our world.

[@GarethLeonard]

Thank you for tuning in Joanne! It has been this way for hundreds of years unfortunately. The people in power rarely stand for the people who need their help.

[@dinoflix8551]

What is their plan once they do get here? If some of them don’t have families, where are they suppose to go? Where are they suppose to work?

[@ramirostephens6820]

They do jobs that no one else wants to do and get paid even less for it because they can't report it. My aunt from Texas use to rent to "Mexicans" because they always paid they're rent on time and even worked their ass off to make a better life for their family. We are Latinos as well but she always said "a lot of Americans are lazy and depend on the states to take care of them" which is true. It's sad to see overweight people not working collecting food and housing aids while hard working people still struggle to feed thier family.

[@dinoflix8551]

Ramiro Stephens a lot of them are from Central America. I do believe that they expect help from the government once they arrive here. We can’t even house the homeless. Some of them have kids, how are they going to pay for childcare and work at a job that pays less than minimum wage. I get paid more than minimum wage and can’t afford childcare and I can’t get government help because I make above the wages required. Is just a mess all together.

[@larissa1770]

There’s a lack of programs/resources to accommodate the amount of ppl coming in. One of the men said that they don’t have a constructive plan that can navigate quickly. It’s become more difficult to obtain legal paperwork. Like you said “where the heck are they supposed to work”? It would be awesome if they can obtain at least visas to work. But America makes it so complicated. It’s understandable but at the the same time inhumane. Considering the money thrown around here when it can go to people in need who are willing to work. . Also considering the racism…being lied to, put on a plane & dropped of to any a foreign country is so traumatic.

[@alexwallace6120]

Thanks for this emotional story.I can't imagine leaving or fleeing my country.I'm so glad to see that in Tijuana there are charity organizations that help these displaced people with some of their basic needs.I will keep these people in my prayers.

[@fabiolabarone5798]

The ladies are wonderful inspiring sticking together looking after their family's much love .UK

[@miyisimiyisi2477]

So 😥 sad. So simple to judge with out knowing the someone story. Thank you for sharing my friend.

[@GarethLeonard]

I know that here in the US, so many people just look at migrants as a bother, trying to get into this country to steal job and healthcare, but there is just so much more to their story than these negative portrayals.

[@kaidenhall3223]

Thanks for helping to destroy America by pushing this propaganda peoples throats

[@edward_3ps4]

@@GarethLeonard that’s exactly what it is it’s unfair for them to come illegally and milk the system what about those who come here legally? These guys are basically cutting the line can’t advocate for that man

[@samantha77710]

😢😞😔😔 broke my heart listen to those stories, they are humans who just want a better life, who are trying to survive, regardless of the borders that humans have built, their survival instinct is more than that! Where are they located? I’m going soon to SD and TJ and I want to bring food and clothes and the necessary personal items for the daily life to that people 😞 I just read that Biden will give another chance to the people who apply for asilo político 🙏🙌🏼🙌🏼 I hope they can hace a opportunity for the future of that children ,I will pray so hard for them ….thank you for show us that video

[@solaar11]

@@GarethLeonard yes but ultimately we will not be able to solve this problem. We will ultimately suffer and fall for our graciousness, but this seems to be the fate we face. Not to be cruel I understand, but all Americans will suffer from the influx one day ultimately.

[@busyRN]

Wow, thank you for shedding light on this side of the story, it’s heartbreaking…you’ve touched my heart. Thank you

[@billyd647]

Might be your most powerful story you have told Gareth! I hope this goes viral. Appreciate all the effort you put into you work for us to consume. You remind me of Anthony Bourdain.

[@KimariEnzo]

This had me in tears 😭, this is so heartbreaking man! So sad. Wherever in the world this happens, it’s sad. I wish I had it I could help. Great video, thanks.

[@ALTEReGOD2023]

Tijuana The most visited Border and Migrant town in the World. God Bless my people, the authorities and charities organizations who are doing the best possible to fulfil the migrants needs. And most of all God bless the migrants. Mexico and the World are praying. God Bless Gareth Leonard. 🇲🇽🙏🇲🇽❤🇲🇽 TIJUANA DONDE EMPIEZA LA PATRIA.

[@ALTEReGOD2023]

@HANS ADOLF SCHNEIDER gatumá!

[@ricks6617]

DONDE EMPIZA LA CORRUPCION EL CRIMEN ORGANIZADO Y LA FALTA DE OPPORTUNIDADES 🇲🇽

[@ricks6617]

@@ALTEReGOD2023 si bro por eso estan como estan yo si e estado en Guerra vato cuanto miedo me das jajaja

[@ricks6617]

@@ALTEReGOD2023 Como respondes lo dice todo por eso LATINO AMERICA esta como esta . Yo no dije absoluta nada negativo dije algo que es verdad te molesta.

[@geraldarnoult]

the most visited in the world, not the most migrant towns, compared to the rest of the world the U.S. is lacking, Turkey is the biggest asylum receiver

[@jackholliday1594]

Good job delivering a message on a tough and complicated topic...

[@mariangonzaga3552]

So sad to see all of this and hearing all stories of there lives. We easily judge people without knowing thr lives. Thank you for showing it.

[@tdanoticias3315]

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[@marcoaguilera04]

you deserve so much more attention, I just discovered your channel and I’m mind blown by how well you capture everything

[@shadypink2662]

Thank you for this!

[@GarethLeonard]

Thanks for watching!

[@berityoung9307]

Everyone needs to watch this! Thank you for telling this story!!

[@cecilialopezleon1207]

Thank you for this! Thank you for doing your part and try to bring a little perspective of the situation and showing that not everything is black and white specially the situation this people are living. 💗

[@gabrielavazquez1945]

Top notch journalism here, better than anything you can see or read in the (censored) news.

[@angelsbass72]

Very sad for people that are human just like US. It makes me really appreciate everything we have including our freedom. I pray for these people, and I really wish I could help everyone. Seeing these kids hungry and sleeping in the cold really pisses me off and breaks my heart. Gareth, thanks for doing this, we all need to see this once in a while to embrace our lives and Thank God everyday. 🙏

[@edward_3ps4]

Blame the parents for dong this instead of fixing their problems and coming legally they put their kids through these horrible situations

[@bettydavis563]

There's a big missing responsibility..their home country's lack of care for years..there is no way the U.S..can take in this number of the world's needy...

[@toms4899]

Thank you so very much for this video. I have shared it with friends to encourage them to also watch and to open their minds and not be political about it. It is not an easy answer to the crisis but I have known people in the same situations and it is heart breaking to say the least. I am one that likes to think of myself in their place and all they want is a chance to have a decent life.

[@Bsalty1975]

Thank you for sharing this story and getting a better perspective on the the situation in Tijuana and Mexican border.

[@GarethLeonard]

Thank you for following along on this unbelievable journey Kellie!

[@diannadima7082]

Whow what a powerful reporting.!!!! i am trying to understanding what the reality of the Border crossing crisis is really about. I hope you understand. But as an American there are so many American citizens living homeless and without hope. Hope to see you again. Thank you for what you are doing and the info you are bringing to us. God help these people. God help America who can't take care of it's own people.

[@evelynortega7432]

All them South Americans are so ungrateful with Mexico’s help ,for them is less but here they are asking for help and turn around and talk negatively about it

[@WcGxZOMBIE]

Central América**

[@JuanMartinez-fs6gu]

I don't thinking there is a single South American, poverty in South America usually migrates to better off countries within South America.

[@mathiastho9190]

The issue is that people who come from Central and South American countries believe and hope in the "American dream." Truth is, if you do not have a job or a career here, you are fucked.

[@mathiastho9190]

@@JuanMartinez-fs6gu I would say that Bolivia and Venezuela are impoverished sir.

[@dianali1481]

I agreed with you’re oppinion our people from Mexico is suffering from cartels the situation and Mexico is bad and no one is helping our people here is only help for Central American and what about our Mexican peopole who’s lost everything from the cartels taking everything from them, that’s not fair that there no help for Mexicans that lived in danger and in speaking for experience my city is the # 3 dangerous in the world. For how bad became from cartels taking over the city

[@jrosales5000]

Great video, I appreciate you using your platform to share other people’s stories and lived experiences, esp from those who likely are the most vulnerable in our society.

[@alergiatv2976]

Skid Row... Or Venice beach a couple of weeks ago. So sad.

[@lencrites7044]

Excellent video, bro!

[@GarethLeonard]

Thank you Len!

[@bassdmin7436]

Thank you so much for sharing this much needed eye opening video. All those people with their own stories were amazing, powerful, brave and beautiful. You really went deep here. Thank you again. You have an amazing heart Gareth.

[@rauldiaz7309]

As a child of immigrants of the 60s, I feel for the people going through this at the border. But one also has to ask, "when does it stop...when do people stop coming and coming and coming?" The US is put in a bad light cause they don't easily accept people to just come in, but what other country does? Through the many faults this country has, it is the most compassionate and caring country in the world when it comes to humanitarian issues. Thanks for a great video.

[@jeanschannel8572]

How are they making more babies.When thEIR situation is like this, its very Difficult life.Childrens are suffering.

[@GarethLeonard]

I definitely understand this point of view. So many pregnant people or new children in these camps... and it really goes back to education and social programs (like planned parenthood).

[@nateamstutz2]

@@GarethLeonard Abortion is evil, but having more kids and know your life is in shambles and to bring them into this world is evil as well

[@michaelhathaway2583]

@@GarethLeonard abortion is an abomination. Wake up brother. Planned parenthood is satanic to say the least.

[@classifiedinfo7244]

Who are you to judge ? Lol people are funny

[@classifiedinfo7244]

@@michaelhathaway2583 i dont agree with abortion also but who mentioned abortion ? I was talking about all these people giving they're 2 cents and feeling above the poor when in reality we are all the same and you nor i are better

[@rigobertogarcia2219]

I just started watching your program you blessing keep doing what you're doing brother you're reaching out to a lot of people love your stories your good man God bless you thank you so much.

[@Eserr7856]

Thanks for sharing this video. It's eye opening the struggles people are going through. It's a breath of fresh air to have a youtuber get involved with humanitarian crisis and helping others.

[@kwangyoon7491]

Thank you, to you and your team. I pray and hope all goes well. I have seen your other content as well. Uniquely different and much needed. Even the food related content is pretty entertaining and engaging.

[@royalukas8144]

Thanks for sharing this. So important to hear the voices of people fleeing their homes for their very survival.

[@SpanglishwithAnthony]

Thank you for the amazing video! Awesome job!

[@espienaz]

Very honest piece. I spend a lot of time in Tijuana as a child with lots of family there. It’s so sad to see people suffer in these living conditions and the realities of life for them in their home countries.

[@gailrenee3166]

Thanks to this man for posting this. This is the truth we don’t hear about. Not in it’s raw form. It’s real news

[@tinaallan3419]

Gareth, thank you. I wish we knew what the answer to this is. This video is so important. ❤️

[@bamboorepublica]

Thank you Gareth for doing this video. It's and eye opener and considering how sensitive the subject it.

[@kelamanjaro1]

This video weighed very heavy but was necessary to see. Most of us are incredibly lucky and fortunate not to be in a situation like this. Thanks for this Great video 🖤💛

[@ireneosoria8584]

Hi Garett Hope you are ok after this video I watched and it’s so strong 💪 Congratulations it’s beautiful your work Can you tell them or ask Can you came work at San Quintin?

[@giobaiamonte]

Just to add to the debate, I'm Canadian and I decided to live in Mexico! They could easily stay here, work and adapt.

[@imperiumgrim4717]

You French?

[@evelinbetschart1466]

Thank you so much.I’m so glad that you have a good time in my country. I’m an egyption woman lives in Switzerland since 30 years. I go to Egypt twice a year i never had problem there. I love Egypt a lot. If you coming soon to Switzerland Zürich u r very welcome to visit me

[@junelagomez8410]

Its a great content and great documentary🥰🥰🥰 this is serves as an eyeopener to all world leaders,,,🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@GarethLeonard]

Thank you very much Junela!

[@thecassidyanne]

This is such an important story to tell and share with the world. Thank you for doing so and in such a thoughtful way. It really does put things in perspective, especially for those of us in the US. I cried while watching but I'm happy to have learned more about this situation. Keep up the quality content Gareth, can't wait for more! Safe travels!

[@myamericanpeople]

There are probably millions of Americans with out jobs and where are the tears for them. Where are the tears for Americans struggling to survive because the cost of living continues to increase because the demand continues to increase. You want to know why Americans are ready to have an all out civil war with the left, it's because our quality of life is being purposefully destroyed by the ruling class and the turd world. To be honest I feel nothing for these people my heart has grown solider and cold to the concerns of others while my people are being destroyed and murdered.

[@imperiumgrim4717]

@@myamericanpeople socialist is a Terrorist word from a conservative XD bs

[@ellenbienenfeld8430]

Good documentary Gareth!

[@onlyonecannoli3952]

I live in San Diego and I am fully aware of what you've shown in this video. More people need to see this. One of your best videos. Keep up the good work. Perhaps our VP can take some time out of her busy schedule during her visit to the border to see this video. Somehow I doubt that she will see what you've shown otherwise.

[@kjdinoc]

Busy schedule? That's a joke.

[@elisa48377]

Great video. Thanks for doing this. I hope people make it to where they need to and be happy.

[@afbeardsley3137]

Gareth- I really appreciate this video. It helped me to see the other side, as I’m an English teacher for newly arrived immigrant teens. I have heard so many of their stories, and I see their pain, but I’ve never seen what these shelters look like. The majority of the kids I work with are from the Northern Triangle (Guat, ESal, Honduras), and they are all fleeing violence or incredible poverty. Many of my students are gang age and leave to avoid recruitment, and the girls leave to avoid “becoming a girlfriend of the local gangs.” That’s a direct quote. Additionally, one thing that wasn’t highlighted was the large % of unaccompanied minors (my students). Imagine a parent knowing that it’s safer to send their teenage son or daughter to the US with a coyote to live with an uncle or aunt than to keep them in the home county. These kids travel alone, although in a group, and see and experience things that none should. When they arrive to the US, they’re housed for far too long (often it is months) in detention centers while awaiting their US contact to collect them. The US person (auntie, uncle, older brother) is often nervous to collect them because they’re also undocumented. I have so many stories of my 15 or 16 year old student who is being supported by their 21 year old brother who arrived a year ago. The whole system in all sides is a mess. I wish our country would create a fair path to citizenship. I’m so thankful to TJ and the churches for helping and supporting these folks. Life is incredibly hard for them, and they just want to work hard, send money home, and see their families thrive, like all of us. A good book I recommend, for anyone who wants to read and understand about the unaccompanied minors situation with a first hand experience is called The Far Away Brothers. True story of twin teens that had to flee because one of them got involved with gangs. It highlights their journey and has interviews etc and how life was after they arrived to Oakland, school, etc.. The only thing I was disappointed in was that there was no mention of how we can get involved, donate, etc…. What can we do to support? What legit charities, organizations, etc…? Maybe people that live in SD want to visit with backpacks full of children’s books, school supplies, hygiene supplies for women, etc… Thank you for this video. You have my respect and gratitude. ❤️ AF

[@vivianalopez3487]

Its very sad but alot of these teens are being sex trafficked and sold to Americans dont forget to mention this....so are children, babies !

[@25oxendine]

and what did you see when they told Cubans and Haitians NOT to comb?

[@jamieku513]

Sending your child unaccompanied across a dangerous border (to be taken care of at the American tax payers expense) is child abuse. Period. They want more ECONOMIC opportunity for not just their children, but for themselves as well. Don’t fall for all the sob stories. It’s all about MONEY.

[@25oxendine]

@@jamieku513 and it doen't make sense to talk about a green this and a green that when you're practically inviting 200,000 people per month from the third world and developing countries to come to America where they will become first-time car owners, use more electricity, consume more meat etc.... Won't that cause huge increases on our carbon footprint or am I crazy???

[@jamieku513]

@@25oxendine you are exactly correct. These people don’t make any logical sense whatsoever. They want to fundamentally change the U.S.-that is their plan. They want to bring it to a third world status so they have more control. These people are sick and more Americans are waking up every day to their evil ways. We are taking back our country from these tyrannical Globalists that only care about enriching themselves and turning everyone else into slaves.

[@michellepascual1679]

Thanks for this. I do this work everyday as a social worker and it is immensely gratifying but it is also extremely emotional. Thanks!

[@vickyayala97]

Tu eres un buen hombre, tratando de enseñar que hay jente... que nesesita nuestra ayuda dios te bendiga🤍🤍🤍👆

[@moshesierra6849]

Great documentary Gareth ! Thank you for sharing it with us

[@TeMat1983]

I’m a subscriber from Auckland, NZ and I’m so grateful you showed this side to Tijuana. It’s always humbling to hear these stories and to be reminded to pray for those that go without. Having visited Tijuana twice in the past, I’ve always wanted to go back and do more for these communities. Love that they can also be an encouragement to each other like those families in the first camp ❤️ Thanks again Gareth, praying for the day that I get to visit TJ again. Maz.

[@toniiversen4666]

Wow,Thanks for sharing ..The real bad thing for me is I’m the sixth generation here on the coast of California and things aren’t all that easy except I do have a house it’s falling apart..it needs a floor .I fake it by cardboard a lot of cardboard then old carpet from the dump..I could move but rents outrageous..There’s gangs some where here I’ve never encountered them..What I’m trying to say I wish GoD blessed me with lots and lots of money because I have a big heart exspecially the little girl who wants a regular classroom with other kids all studying ..It’s hard for me to watch this kind of eye opening programs because there is Nothing I can do about it ..I just hate it that I can’t do anything about anything..And I hate it that the people that could do something about these people in tents with children missing school and missing a normal childhood those mothers doing their best .that father thinking we’re all ass holes in America because of ice and Gregg Abbott types..Typical every day Americans like me it’s a live let live life..I seriously don’t care what language you speak or what skin your in ..Your a person..We need more nice people like these guys documenting this.Im sorry I wish I could just blink and everything would be better for everybody but I can’t.Im sorry ..

[@lucynuzzello7154]

Think about 3 million a month coming into your country and you have 10 million families homeless , drug addiction to an all time high because they're bringing it over that boarder, they caught 3500 human traffickers in less than 3 weeks , and the list goes on . Its destroying a country that's already going down on its own . What would happen to any country . I spoke to people that thought they were going to find gold in the streets and rich people everywhere waiting to give the jobs and take care of them until they were rich too . It's unrealistic.

[@kassandrachavez1733]

Hi Gareth !!! Great Documentary!! Greetings from Chicago Illinois 🙋‍♀️

[@GarethLeonard]

Thank you so much Kassandra! I love Chicago!! 😊

[@kassandrachavez1733]

@@GarethLeonard Hi Gareth!! Yes it's a beautiful city!! Actually I was born and raised in the suburbs!! 🙋‍♀️

[@bubba4131]

I appreciate your heart, and the emotional aspect of all of this. However, you can't say this isn't about 'politics'....it's all about politics and politicians are creating and causing 'ALL' of this for their own selfish gain. The exploit this human misery to prey upon other hearts and minds.....they're the ones that we need to expose and shine the light on!

[@tomdavis1980]

thanks for this important vlog. You are bringing important education and exposure of critical needs with our neighbors

[@awkwardaquamarine19]

I can tell from the intro that you feel devastated at the situation, Gareth. Perhaps you have already been to the shelters and seeing the harsh reality there or you were thinking ahead of what you are about to witness. Either way, I can see the sadness in your eyes. Thanks for this eye-opening, behind-the-curtain look of the immigration status at the US-Mexico border. Praying for those people. Cheers!

[@evelynnguatemala2043]

Beautiful video. Thank you for allowing their voices to be heard 🙏 ❤️

[@Thelady30]

It makes me so happy to see people like you share this kind of contact. People like to Romanticize about traveling the world. The fact that people like you make these kinds of videos and open up your large audience to this kind of perspective gives me hope for humanity. Keep doing what you do in the way that you do it.

[@longtrac2604]

Awesome episode!

[@jesusramonavalosnunez9965]

I do fell bad for them but here in Tijuana there’s plenty of work, personally I have offer some of them work and they don’t want it, cause the pay it’s not enough for them, I mean, living here like 2 years waiting to cross to the USA without doing anything besides wait? At least on the meantime I could find a job and get a place to live; violence and robbing its everywhere here in Mexico, we just have to dealt with it and adapt to it, I hope they find the place where they really want to be

[@rmontena4583]

Tx for your video Gareth. Rich

[@GarethLeonard]

Cheers Rich, thanks for watching!

[@cmcb7230]

Winter 2015 I crossed over from San Diego to TJ and saw hundreds of people living in the concrete TJ river basin. Just mere feet from the border. It was crazy, they were living in holes burning trash to stay warm. I can only imagine what it’s like now.

[@franciscobrewster4368]

Mr.Gareth thank you eversomuch in your showing the realities and suffering of these poor immigrants in Tijuana, Mexico. Just looking for a better way of life. God bless you.

[@anamarier-rendon6340]

Gareth I go to Tijuana every other weekend or as often as I can. I remember seeing the Caravans of people and the violence taking place at the border. I understand that they are suffering a great injustice from both their country and the United States and Mexico. I am thankful for the programs of the different churches and the special people who try hard to provide daily essentials and some form of education. We as American citizens are lucky to have been born on this land, in our country. I am shocked to learn what you have presented today on your video.

[@gabyontiveros7753]

Mexico has this problem just because it is a neighbor of the United States, nobody understands the problem that they are causing in Mexico, we have many and very serious problems and they only bring us more problems, life is not fair for anyone, all those who are there and they still keep coming more and more the border cities at some point are going to collapse

[@sparklewithanticipation7334]

Thank you for shedding light on this 🙏

[@antoniogutierrez4182]

As a Mexican I didn’t understand why Americans would hate immigrants so much, when the immigrants form Haiti decided to stay in Tijuana we felt invaded but when we realized they where here to work we welcomed them in and they stayed in our city and made it their own, they are very hard workers and respectful people. I wish Americans would see that as well when people migrate legally or illegally to the US

[@mathwizardwithdistantlearning]

Exactly, you don’t understand, you don’t know, you are not living in the United States. You can only speak on the reality of Mexico. You’ve just answered your own question.

[@antoniogutierrez4182]

@@mathwizardwithdistantlearning chill out dude

[@juancarlosnavarrohernandez9686]

If only ..........*most of them wouldn't undestand.....!*....living in a bubble that spells " Murica won't let them get the point ,trust me, i lived in so-radical states up to a piont where u wanted to run away asap....!*.....some mericans r really obtuse .!*

[@roger4704]

uh no we need to secure our border

[@edt973nj]

because you need to come here legally.. we cant just let anyone in ..there a lot of cartels n shit .. u mexicans only accept them because the cartels were paid n the cartels tell yall to stfu

[@Lifeletnothingholdudown]

Really nice video have you done anything about the homeless in America.

[@alyssadiceflipper5201]

Everyone needs to watch this. Very eye-opening. Can you please post the churches in SD that are helping these people with food/clothing etc.

[@museumholictv]

This is FACTS! I am an independent refugee translator but not (for Filipino) claiming for refugee and wanting a better life. Great Story. Thanks4 Sharing

[@deborahmcham7895]

I am half Mexican and Cherokee. I don't blame anyone for wanting to be a part of America, but.... you have to go thru the legal steps. We could not go to any other country without the correct steps that country requires. I feel for these people, but America cannot take care of everyone. We have homeless and drug addicts on our streets that aren't being taken care of. It all is just terrible.

[@nancymalczewski5841]

I feel sorry for these people, I really do. That being said, life in the US is no bed of roses. It is a daily struggle to survive. Every city in the US has rampant crime. Maybe not quite as bad as where they come from but bad nonetheless. Most cities are very expensive to live in. While Americans are struggling to feed and house their own families, some are very upset because supporting all these folks adds another burden to US citizens that they can ill afford. Our taxes pay to support these folks. With so many coming to the US taxes will go even higher for all the social services required to provide for migrants. Most citizens simply can't afford it.

[@RowynDaily]

I like your content Man, not just about food and place you'd visited actually a lot of information and stories in a short video.

[@Songdaddy]

I didn't want to watch this video but I am glad I did. It makes me angry that only us humans do this to are own kind. In the wild animals look out for their own kind. They band together or run together to protect each other. Not us, we revel and lord over those who are weaker than us. We take advantage over our own kind. It makes it hard to believe we were made in God's image. Thank you for sharing this video. Now that I got to the end, I'm crying.

[@rickemmet1104]

Hi Gareth, isn't it ironic that your first aerial shot (drone) shows Club Hong Kong in the background? It's almost the same shot from the parking lot in the other video. Good content, breaks your heart! I walked through the first round-about you filmed in this video just yesterday - I had to go to the Endodoncista. The camp is less than five miles away from that intersection. Can you post contact information for Jose Luis? I'd like to help out.

[@LC-ry7tn]

I'd be interested in helping also.