Illegal Border Crossing in Mexico

Every year, thousands of Mexicans illegally cross the US border. To find out exactly how it's done we went to El Alberto, Mexico to film the experience.
El Alberto lies 800 miles south of the US border in the state of Hidalgo. It's pretty much like any other town of 3,000 people, except in El Alberto they offer tourists the chance to participate in a simulated illegal border crossing. It all happens at a standard recreational park with swimming pools, river trips, zip lines, and the other typical fare. We took a few cameras and headed for the EcoAlberto Park to spend some late-nights running through underground tunnels on the heels of our personal "Coyote" while being chased by border patrol. While we were there, we crashed a quinceñera party and saw El Alberto from the perspective of the locals.
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[@Hdbths]

I'm Mexican myself and its sad hearing my dad's story about how he came to the US, but he worked hard enough to bring us up in life and obtain our residency

[@brycejoell7232]

Get out while you can something bad bout too happen this is not yalls culture

[@SquirrelJokes2000]

Stay in your country I stay in mine

[@beautifullybroken4879]

@@SquirrelJokes2000 what country is that?

[@JB0010]

@@SquirrelJokes2000 Did an Edgar steal your crush? Too bad get good bro

[@senpai704]

@@SquirrelJokes2000 its is theu country u illgale europeans

[@jmark31]

Whos here afte rthat girl posted that tiktok💀

[@yvesco5096]

Me

[@zqnaxsq]

What’s her @ I forgot it😭 I want to see another documentary

[@Otmjk816]

@@zqnaxsqcvnela

[@thecookingchannel1741]

Me damn💀 how’d you know💀💀💀💀💀

[@jorgefigueroa2725]

Yoo lmfao wild

[@mikquiza]

Lmao the patrol guy is funny😂 He ain’t even trying to catch them. He’s basically saying “I’m here to capture you but I’m turning on my sirens so you know ahead of time and run away”

[@sammyhain]

He needs to get fired

[@duckytoggled9730]

@@sammyhain nah he chilling

[@brandenburg2388]

Off course, he simply don't know where the folks are hiding and if he went to check, all of them would run off in different directions, so he could only catch 10% of them.

[@rawloke8334]

This has me in tears. I never knew Mexicans had it so rough. May God bless you and your families.

[@drstone1167]

❌ Over 1 million illegals have entered the USA 🇺🇸 under incompetent Joe Biden and Kamala Harris failed policies 👎🏻

[@kristy5698]

@@drstone1167 This isn’t a Biden/Trump problem. This has been going on since the beginning of time. People find ways to cross no matter how much one tries to block them out. Not just Mexicans but Guatemalans, Salvadorians, Russians, Middle Easters; and a lot more than we can think of

[@SomeGuy-fl1gz]

@@kristy5698 in 1066 in the Norman conquest, anglo Saxons had to emigrante to Scotlan..for those who claim to be of anglo Saxon ancestry

[@HitManLosAngeles]

@@drstone1167 We should deport all Anglo’s back to their original motherland and all Meso-American natives should get back the land that was stolen from them… let’s not forget the Mexican Empire spanned from Oregon to Texas and everything in between, all the way down to Central America

[@nameeeee7637]

@Rally Rally nope

[@rickmunroe1955]

Mexican dudes arresting mexican dudes?

[@danielalejandrovillalobos3446]

Rick Munroe White dude arresting white dudes?

[@zerokev6691]

Daniel Villalobos Black dudes arresting black dudes?

[@xxileo9768]

Ants arresting ants?

[@juangomez713]

Arrested people arrest arrested people?

[@armanimpressions]

RACISTS BEING A RACIST?

[@user-xn5sb8tv9i]

I'm always baffled at the amount of hate that I find on videos where humans are suffering. Not just Mexicans, but Russians, Africans, Koreans, everyone is in a state of decline and most people don't give a damn.

[@immortalgamingyt6182]

@S E P They don't have the freedom like the Americans, That's why people want to live here in the US

[@drstone1167]

📌Hey incompetent Joe Biden and Democrats another Caravan En Route, Panama Warns 65,000 or More are headed to US open Border. Folks not only was the record for illegal immigrant apprehensions along the southern border shattered in 2021 under Biden’s/ Democrats open border this fiscal year, which ended in September, it concluded with a bang and a final monthly spike of migrants from Haiti (132%), Turkey (89%), India (82%), Ukraine (81%) and even China (75%). The number of illegal aliens from Russia nearly doubled from 758 to 1,432 during the same period, according to year end figures provided this month by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The chilling stats illustrate the magnitude of the national security and humanitarian crisis created by the Biden administration’s and Democrats disastrous open border policies. Not to mention all the illegal drugs pouring in the country that are destined to kill many Americans from overdoses or tainted drugs.

[@jhonklan3794]

Because they brought it on themselves

[@fucketaboutit]

They should all make the effort to REFORM their homelands... ALL those people bailing...like effing cowards...instead of trying to make their homelands livable. instead? OVERPOPULATING and slumming my home town Los Angeles now a 3rd world toilet for the diahrea of mex and central america.. backwards, superstitious, TRIBAL, pathetic failures and losers most of them The EDUCATED AND BRIGHT do not immigrate here...they stay in their homelands we get the garbage. VISIT LA Calif.... over run slummed and overpopulated by these nasty people who end up LOWERING our standards instead of raising them, let alone maintaining them! We Can't! They slum the F out of our communties. IT SUCKS hate? SUFFERING? I am suffering! THREE TIME victim of latrino Violent and major crime...ALL THREE TIMES no green cards etc. F THEM ALL!

[@kaybay5210]

@@immortalgamingyt6182 almost like the US made it that way through idk ruining the countries people are fleeing from

[@melodicnostalgic3823]

The problem would only get worse now with Pokemon Go..

[@ratyhernandez6762]

That's cute

[@Psergiorivera]

Love it

[@MarcoLiftz]

Lmfao

[@Bruh-ix4xc]

Miss those days 🥲

[@urstruly87]

You get an A+ ... everything said, mentioned, discussed in this mini-documentary is very true. Especially the gentleman in the ending scene - he says it the way it is.

[@naurto6541]

Got caught cause a little kid was crying damm that sad

[@brianrivera0]

He was probably scared

[@Hello-nn1wg]

Damn they really had a whole squad🤣

[@sammyhain]

Hahaha he snitched on his rat ass fam 😂

[@yaretziortiz2712]

My mom and dad met when they were.. 20. And they met in Mexico. A few years later, they wanted a child. So they risked there own lives to cross from Mexico to here to give me and my siblings a better and healthier life to live from what they experienced as a a Mexican. My grandma also died when I was 2, which she is in a better place now with God looking over all of us! I learned to speak English and proper ways to say words, at the age of 3 I was already speaking fluently in English and Spanish. My family is hard working. My grandpa is old and he is still working to help his family and him. My dad is 40 and works as a construction worker, as well as the grandpa I was talking about, my uncles all work as construction workers, and my dad barely get paid enough to get food, and pay off the house bills. So I also had an old friend that used to make fun of the electronics I played on. She didn't know the struggle my parents went through which it wasn't her fault, I never felt the comfort to tell our struggle to friends. My grandmas grandma is really sick, and so is my grandma from my dads side. But my grandma takes care of her mom even though my grandma is really sick too. I also live in a trailer, don't have nice things, and sometimes have breakdowns bc of ppl being rude to my family. But hey, I'm not going to think negative things! Let's just keep the positive things coming and not think about the people who bring us down! I'd just like to say one more thing, y'all are all amazing now matter what!

[@stephhslush05]

honestly same with my mom she was pregnant with me…

[@keagaming9837]

Interesting story, your parents risked their lives to give you a better life, truly dedicated people. HOWEVER, that does not justify what they did. I hope your family is now here legally, your family seems like good people for the most part! At the end of the day they still crossed the boarder which is not good. D:

[@sammyhain]

Hope someone call ice on yall

[@vanny2k137]

@@sammyhain shutcho lame ass up bro🗣️🤦🏻‍♂️😭💯💯

[@vanny2k137]

@@keagaming9837 hope yo channel never grows lil bro🗣️🗣️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Pablo14200]

My family has struggled a lot im mexican born in the usa and im a bull rider! thank god were good now

[@alexthelitaf1549]

Pablito fax

[@tonyflamingo4843]

Lol those border patrol officer impressions though “do not cross the border, is very danger”

[@MarcoLiftz]

😂😂😂

[@yvnmando1119]

Parthiv Rajesh stfu 😈

[@Norma-sn1qr]

Yet those men speak 3 languages so they are keeling up

[@jonathanross9793]

4:18 they tried to rise the price because they got free advertising 😂

[@youloser21]

My father came here 35 years ago just like these people in these videos, he now is an american citizen, pays taxes like everyone else, owns his own company, owns 2 houses here and other properties in his native country in Guatemala. Goes to show you that people would contribute to society given the chance.

[@TheHispanicUsername]

Those other dudes in the comment sections are too mentally retarded to read the comment, but same here for my parents, both citizens and permanent residents, just a usual citizen

[@goyjin5676]

Some certanly do. Some don’t.

[@al1engreyassh0le4]

@@goyjin5676 most dont

[@mcjaguilar8667]

​@@al1engreyassh0le4none do

[@Noisefreaak]

@@mcjaguilar8667keep thinking that lol

[@alleviated1289]

I don’t understand why people say “come here legally” when there literally is no alternative to arrive “legally” unless you are really rich and have money to buy your way in and if you apply to come you literally get put on a waiting list and the majority of the time you are forgotten about and never receive any info on coming legally. Idk just a thought

[@l.j3260]

This is correct, a lot of people just don’t understand

[@fucketaboutit]

dude....the rest of the world APPLIES legally... 3rd world superstitious, tribal, MACHO, corrupt, illiterate and POVERTY idiots can just barge in? We are in a housing and JOBS crisis. Calif has been overcrowded and bum rushed by these ungrateful assholes.. Visit the communities (once diverse) they have slummed and DUMBED in and around LA! disgusting...NO FLY Zones... they are ungrateful rude and arrogant PIGS Oh and the FENTANYL and METH they shovel at us... who doesn't love THAT besides their illiterate and unskilled poverty? NONE of you fools have to live with these failures and assholes MACHO MACHO MACHO. Fthat and Fyou!

[@johnclassified36]

Migra officers are straight up nopales also lol

[@ramiroramirez6367]

Bowdown Dubsup fr lol

[@emilymedina9242]

😂😂 sad case

[@munoz_a0613]

Thats there job deal with it. Its realityz

[@locohp3681]

HandreFiLMS word

[@ligerangry7119]

MIGRA NOPALES?....😂😂😂😂😂😂....😅AND 🌽 TORRTILLAS!😂😂😂

[@senoraantero2836]

Funny how so many people watched the same video, yet didn’t understand the point 🙄... this is a “stimulation” on Mexican territory of people “crossing” the border. They said in the video that it isn’t to “train” them to cross, but to give them a piece of reality of how it really is trying to cross illegally and the guy in the video says that they try to encourage people to fight to make a better life for themselves there in MX and not risk their lives crossing the border. (( but he also mentioned this isn’t even 5% of the struggles they go through)) So much more was said but many good points .. maybe pay attention next time instead of jumping straight to the comments to write your ignorant comments

[@atcristiansalinas]

SIMULATION

[@JazminJuarezAngryChibi2019]

It baffles me how clearly some of these comments think they did something to only look like hater on the internet again.

[@InTheHillCountry]

The simulation is not to “train” people. It’s to “honor and remember migrants journey.” Training simulation would look pretty different and last months, not hours lol

[@omygeebuz]

All they want is to live happy

[@XxSmoothGroovexX]

Correction: you mean all we want because ur profile pic is a mexican

[@MikaeRain]

Trent Mann And being mexican automatically makes him an inmigrant or what? Also, can't you see the smile on his face? He is already happy :P

[@user-fp2hh6yy5r]

with your taxes

[@fiddlesticksbessette398]

''DO THINGS RIGHT TO BE HAPPY.IF YOU DO THEM WRONG,YOU WILL NOT BE HAPPY.EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE HAPPY,AND HAVE FUN.BUT 1ST.YOU HAVE TO START AT THE BEGINNING.THEN GO FROM THERE.FOLLOW INSTRUTION'S,BE RESPECTFUL,AND HAVE SOME MOROL'S.SOME COUNTRY'S YOU NEED A PASS PORT.DONT START OFF THE WRONG WAY,AND SAY,I JUST WANT TO BE HAPPY,TO MAKE US LOOK LIKE BAD PEOPLE,THAT WONT WORK..DAM IT,UGH☼

[@Santiago-lz4cs]

Trent Randell Cho ass up

[@meow23]

stop calling this people " mexicans " most of this immigrants come central and shout american countries . i tired of the shit of saying that they are Mexicans. get your facts right VICE

[@beckym2262]

Finally someone said it. "That not all immigrants come from Mexico".

[@beckym2262]

+TenzoG You actually believe Trump is gonna build a wall if he gets in?

[@meow23]

***** go back to school to learn some basic geography central american countries and shout american countries aren't part of mexico you dumb ass.

[@franciscoh6592]

meow23 you're right most immigration they're not Mexican mostly now 2016 is from central America and secondary immigrants are South America and the rest of the world and third place are Mexican and I'm not saying that is internal immigration data, in Mexico every body knows that the main illegal immigration route is from central America crossing Guatemala and pass through coatzacoalcos city through Laredo Texas another route is from Guatemala border to puebla city to Texas border, trailers full of people travel every day but Mexican authorities don't do anything

[@really9791]

meow23 bitch is that where you're from because your English is fucked up

[@sleepingalongtherazorsedge9361]

If you have Tor on your computer, you can find maps of all the trails used to cross the border along with videos guiding you through the whole process. Amazing.

[@PSPTSHT]

Vice has the best documentary/intervews I've ever seen. Love the aproach that they take on their pieces. Nothing is too much of a tabu for them and they aren't politic oriented to only show what nice. Good job VICE TEAM

[@nancyy6312]

Its not even mexicans, there are Salvadorians, Hondurans, Panamanians and so on that cross the border. I know this woman had to straighten her hair before entering Mexico so she can pass a Mexican when she crossed the border And for them its actually harder because they would have to cross 2 or even 4 to get to Mexico. Both of my parents are from El Salvador and they told me their story of how they got here and all i can say is that im grateful. Both left in their teens, just imagined leaving your home,your mom or dad to go off and live in a country all on your own. Maybe some of yall don't understand how lucky we are to live in a country like the USA. So maybe y'all should try this and see how it feels. Trust me no hispanic comes to the US to have 10 kids,that is just a stereotype, they come here for a better life.

[@crystalv.7465]

Amen, sister.

[@Wolflover964]

***** my god, stop posting this everywhere.

[@nenaj1]

The issue is really with the Mexicans. They need to learn how to use birth control.

[@teemakesitbetter5525]

My mom is El Salvadorian and her immediate family all got paperwork. Just because it's hard to do doesn't mean you shouldn't do it...

[@JeevesReturns]

Nancy Jimenez "Jimenez"? Sounds like you're a prime target for the deportation catapult yourself. Watch out. Trump has his Nazis out patrolling for anyone who isn’t on his approved color chart.

[@SkyPilot54]

these people are gods children too, our brothers and sisters in Christs love,, they deserve our very best,

[@josetrujillo9906]

Great video and documentary. I saw nothing but hard working people determined to make a better life for themselves.

[@jarensol]

The struggle for these people is real. May god help those who look for a better life, and damn those who use these people to commit the worst kinds of things for money and drugs.

[@Bruh-ji3jk]

@@honeybadgerknockoutbadgers9642 stfu i pay taxes and i don't go complaining and saying racist shit like that because these people are searching for a better life and that's a humane thing to do because some of these people pay extorsion just so they don't get killed so if u were un these people's shoes you might take back all the bullshit you just said.

[@clintbeasthood9758]

@@honeybadgerknockoutbadgers9642 Dear lord, you're so vacuous and subjective I wonder whether you have brain damage. Illegal immigrants actually DO pay taxes, they pay the exact same taxes that us citizens do BUT they can't CLAIM any of it. They pay into the social security program BUT they don't and can't ever receive pension or reap the benefits. That means they STIMULATE the economy. Us tax payers don't pay for their stuff, they pay for ours. You have it backwards, or perhaps you're just a propagated racist. Taxation is what I majored in, so please be quiet. YOUR life sucks because YOU made bad choices. YOU'RE in bad health, cause of YOUR lifestyle choices. Stop blaming these beautiful immigrants who not only boost our economy, but also bless us with their wonderful food and beautiful culture. Drop dead you racist piece of filth.

[@honeybadgerknockoutbadgers9642]

@@clintbeasthood9758 The major point of what I'm commenting about is about ILLEGAL Immigrants you fool! I'm all for LEGAL immigrants! I can't believe you are wanting people to commit a CRIME and come here ILLEGALLY. Must be nice having a bountiful life and not having to worry about a darn thing. Karma sure is a bitch by the way....karma will bite you very hard on your ass!

[@trippinondashroomies2474]

GhostlyHoney Badger's R Us 😒

[@alexthelitaf1549]

GhostlyHoney Badger's R Us bruh u fucking childish gtfo I just feel sad for you get some help buddy

[@youdontunderstand]

Happy that many people (at least in this doc) chooses to come back and contribute to their community to make it a better place. Once the "american dream" thing becomes less popular, I can see positive changes happening for Mexico and the mexican people. Keep it up!

[@honantong]

@@user-iz8yx5iy8k It's very strange how soft the border enforcement has been. Almost ironic. If people cross the border of China illegally, action would be taken immediately.... Defense.

[@jubilant714]

Mexico will never be free of violence because of drug cartels.

[@rojeliosanchez5339]

@@jubilant714 not all mexicans do drugs catholic christians mexicans are nice

[@jubilant714]

@@rojeliosanchez5339 I know that but Cartels rule everything

[@gerardoduran7688]

@@jubilant714 what about innocent people crossing for a better life

[@RubenGonzalez-zt7dt]

My dad crossed on a train to escape from all the gangs and violence and my mom did what they are doing here but she back in Mexico te extraño ama

[@sammyhain]

Damn shame he made it to this side

[@JackHY2K]

Hmm.. interesting! I wasn't aware there were people who role played crossing from Mexico to the US. You learn something new each day! The conditions definitely look harsh and not very easy at all. I can empathize with them.

[@zalafotivec8021]

The things happening to some people... I'm so happy and grateful for my life

[@ChristianGomez-rj5oe]

Same

[@nawrasnesh4124]

God bless the dreamers that want to enter the US. I feel for you.

[@NKYADK]

LOL nah stay tf out . We don’t want you

[@eragonilo87]

Do it the right way

[@dagostino5213]

Lol look at his face and then you’ll understand why he feels for them!

[@ghoulniku3037]

@@NKYADK stfu don’t be rude

[@richardnixon9324]

@@dagostino5213 f you. Leave

[@kevinmendoza3091]

“Why don’t you surrender” LOL

[@Triggy2point0]

This makes me feel so thankful of all the things we have and all the opportunities in America

[@pasionxrock]

"please surrender people, or we're gonna kill you" I fucking lost it hahahaha

[@roytorr4303]

Good for those people! Hard working! Proud to be Mexican:)

[@salvat3735]

Gente muy valiente. Tenéis todo mi respeto desde España.

[@rojeliosanchez5339]

yea man we built this cities

[@madmadelo183]

@@salvat3735 I never knew that fucking up your own country, then fleeing from it’s garbage state, was “brave”.😂👌

[@williamallison417]

@@rojeliosanchez5339 much respect for the hardworking Latinos that risk their lives coming here to earn money for their families

[@senpai704]

@@rojeliosanchez5339 no u didnt enslave african did

[@xx7850]

Imagine how vice had to record .. being on both sides not snitching is crazy

[@Jacobsmith-tj9oj]

We need to build a wall

[@AngelWorldWide]

And I will have Mexico pay for that wall 😂😂

[@cesarurzua5143]

fuck yhu

[@Sergio98monster]

el muro ya esta hecho

[@gisellerivera328]

To block the shit coming from ur mouth:)

[@EL_Djego]

There is a wall already stupid

[@Ebizzill]

maaan! they work to send money so they can afford a birthday party?! That's wassup! lol

[@user-iz8yx5iy8k]

Wonder what the $$$ amount immigrants send BACK ACROSS.....instead of building a better life here. This video has changed my outlook of what immigrants come here for. Seems to be TAKE TAKE TAKE....to leave with American Dollars and go home. Working hard for it, that seems ok, but leaving poverty of masses here.....Displacing the American worker is what is happening. All of the California Democrats need to ENJOY these immigrants, good and bad.

[@-da_]

@@user-iz8yx5iy8k my parents came from mexico and saved money to build a house in mexico because they make more here, and they built it so that when it's done they will go back and bring me and my brother(we were born here) but my parents dont send money for parties, it was so they could live in a nice place and house.

[@jensenlopez2944]

@@user-iz8yx5iy8k I'm glad this video changed your view. My dad and mom were immigrants, and they came here just to live a better life and to provide me and my brothers and sisters an opportunity to live a much better life than from what they endured back in their home country. My dad especially, he saw a lot and went through a lot, especially while crossing the border, just so that he can get a chance at a new life. I respect my dad, he's a very hard worker and puts his family above himself all the time, and stresses and worries, sometimes even cries behind closed doors because he worries about us. But he just doesnt want to show us that side to us at all, he feels like he has to keep a strong face to be a great role model and he is. I feel like that's the case for a lot of these Mexican dads, a lot of them always just have this certain vibe to them, I'm pretty sure it stems from the culture, but its hard to pin down what it is. They're very caring, yet strong people who will do anything for their family, no matter what it cost.

[@deocristian1472]

@Rsft 5 can u link me an article backing that up ?

[@devbachu7072]

xthese people just want a better life to live an risk their lives so sad god help them all

[@Bruh-ji3jk]

You are right.

[@helencoe7839]

Shut up

[@teodorhristov9155]

Wtf they are illigal

[@vladimirtrumpladen1957]

Omar Nava and what ? You people don't do shit about your corrupt government and those drug Lord's . Deal with your own country's mess don't run illegally into any country u dumb fucks.

[@trippinondashroomies2474]

vladimir Trump laden fucking go to hell

[@ltchip2593]

I live right next to the Mexican border and the town I live in has been voted safest city in Texas multiple times Mexicans are not the problem it's the news saying shit most Mexicans just want to support their family and are honestly lovely people

[@dehydratedwater8785]

you said it, most.

[@lexi2706]

If you're talking about El Paso, it was one of the US' most dangerous cities to live in... until they put up the huge metal border wall.

[@chizzygirl18]

El paso?? Eh, bro you are wrong.

[@elchivoronaldorma7785]

lt chip McAllen?

[@kingmuffin5632]

ophelia27 he said voted "safest town in Texas"… .🙄 also the wall has to have a chance to even be built.

[@SEVEN-sg5rb]

Without exception, as a son of two immigrants including a Mexican citizen. I must do this before I die. Thank you vice for telling me about this. I hope I am not too late

[@globalman2]

cool way of experiencing the border crossing in relative safety.

[@georgesmith6252]

For goodness sake man why all that hate? Help your fellow human being.

[@audracox7459]

Fuck you dumb ass go live in their fucked up neighborhoods. Then I'm sure you'd feel different go kick it in San Bernardino let's see if you feel the same

[@ethanculbs3827]

@@audracox7459 what? Hes literally saying humans should help humanz

[@Publicenemy1234]

Your probably some 60 year old racist they just want to make money for there family and get better than 1$ an hour

[@rudygonzales8356]

Audra Cox no FUCK YOU

[@chitobautista6897]

@@audracox7459 ok boomer

[@carnelobo8496]

Aww, I live in Vegas. I wish we knew who Silvia's dad was because if we did I would make sure to let him know how much his daughter loves him if I ever saw him.

[@meghan8843]

As someone who is Mexican, reading these comments absolutely breaks my heart.

[@leedleleedleleedlelee948]

Meghan Rae What breaks your heart

[@xjvghxst535]

Meghan same, that's why I don't really read comments on vids like this cause you know there's that one racist behind screen

[@kay-wj3jx]

Mr_ E54 you don’t need to be

[@kay-wj3jx]

i support you guys, it breaks my heart too! no human is illegal 🥺

[@oshietkudafrickinsai1232]

His speech at the end speaks volumes

[@PrettyLily07]

I am Mexican American but I can totally agree with you on the assumption some illegals have when they come to the USA. My mother used to work at the Department of Social Services and she says that one couple left her appalled when they came in and when asked how they could be helped, they asked for all of the free resources they can get. I mean it wasnt their fault because someone gave them WRONG information but my mother said she couldnt help but laugh at them.

[@jgijsbertha]

Kinda makes u humble n appreciative

[@stephaniegeetar9569]

Always watching...

[@alexfbone7]

This was one of the best documentaries I've seen. Good job. Mexicans indeed have a will to succeed that many Americans just simply do not have. That,in my opinion, is rather sad.

[@sammyhain]

They have a will to invade and fucking be where they don’t belong after that they’re far more lazy

[@thaprooducer]

Holly molly that's some big and nice houses. I am very glad to see this people are fulfilling their dreams. With this great improvement in their lifestyle it is almost certain that they are going to be the last generation of their families to cross illegally to the US because their children and grandchildren will have more opportunities in Mexico.

[@Norma-sn1qr]

I am so proud to see my brother be part of this beautiful documentary.

[@Kjajsjjsjs]

Frijolero

[@Norma-sn1qr]

Y a mucha honra 👏🏼

[@ros2328]

⁠@@Norma-sn1qrRespeto

[@santiagosantarge819]

Whats going on with Mexico? Why wont these people fight their corrupt leaders

[@leonardopizarrooooooo]

Aeaaaaa

[@JUSTINONYXB]

This is very sad. I'm a Hispanic supporter. And I feel like this changed my state of mind. I honestly feel very bad for the people crossing thinking they can make it to "the American Dream" which is very complicated to do. Now there are some people who do make it big. I don't have any more words but Hispanics are the number one ethnicity for me. It wouldn't be a USA without immigrants. Thank you.

[@JUSTINONYXB]

peace!

[@JUSTINONYXB]

im a american citizen haha.

[@JUSTINONYXB]

true

[@rojeliosanchez5339]

@@JUSTINONYXB very kind only 5 years layter without comment thats sad many racist people fck them

[@alexgee5033]

Mexican people are one of the strongest people on earth

[@coria6231]

Thank you for those words :)

[@bill_toxic13]

It sucks for a lot of Mexicans trying to Migrate to the U.S. for a better life, My mom told her story of how she left her hometown in Guatemala to The U.S.A for my siblings and Me. It’s sad but I’m glad nothing bad happened to her

[@Fowsed]

Its going to be better for Mexico, if people instead of running away will learn to deal with their problems.

[@bigboner23]

We will all do the same in their shoes

[@georgecornelson8977]

Stay in Your Own Country. Make Your Own country better place, rather than just throwing up Your hands and running to Estados Unidos. Ninety-five percent of You leeches crossing illegally into The U.S. go on some sort of U.S. Federal assistance paid for by The American Taxpayer. Have You NO personal pride in Yourselves, Your ethnicity, Your Country of Origin? Why is it that It would appear that it just seems like forever as far back as I can remember, You People just seem incapable of ever being able to take care of Yourselves. What the "F" IS Your damn problema? Is It corruption? THEN FIX IT ! ! ! ! OR find someone else to lean on other than Estados Unidos or Canada. COMPRENDE ? ? ? ? ! ! !

[@lf0153]

can't help but feel that the Vice people ratted them out lol

[@xwrtk]

My boyfriend’s mom crossed with her family all the way from El Salvador. The women were sexually assaulted besides his grandma. This was the late 80’s though. They were all let in after the women endured rape and did weird medical exams. Men didn’t experience anything. They had all the paperwork and were told they would be eventually let in. They got legal status from crossing the border.

[@SmartK8]

Just legalize drugs in Mexico. Get rid of the drug cartels that way. You'll be rich and US citizens will migrating to Mexico. Unless of course US will legalize drugs first which seems to be the case. If you want to risk your life in Mexico, risk your life protesting about corrupt government and narco-state.

[@bryanalvarez5305]

The US is the main reason why Mexico is so corrupt. They trained soldiers which are know known as "Los Zetas. The US has so many drug addicts which cause the "supply and demand" that created all these cartels that are fighting to keep supplying the US.

[@bryanalvarez5305]

The US is the main reason why Mexico is so corrupt. They trained soldiers which are know known as "Los Zetas. The US has so many drug addicts which cause the "supply and demand" that created all these cartels that are fighting to keep supplying the US.

[@bryanalvarez5305]

+Luke Archambault Well you must not know nothing about the Cartels

[@peachlissa6740]

How come we (Mexicans or Latino people) can't go to America to get a better life, but white mayo people can come to Mexico to relax and see how hard working we are for their pleasure??? (omg bitch im dying its been 2 years and the comments IM CACKLING)

[@neoex2]

Most Mexicans and other nationals that are crossing over the border illegally are unskilled and uneducated. Im sure if they get an education they won't have to risk their lives hiking across the border. I have friends and family who live in TJ with a college degree or have a trade and are self sufficient and they live comfortable lives in Mexico. Why don't these people get improve themselves in Mexico, etc instead of running away from their problems and expect the taxpayers to front the cost??

[@peachlissa6740]

+Danny Roman BITCH DONT GO THERE OKAY, some Mexicans or other people where they come from they don't have the money to get education, if children want to go to school it cost a whole lotta money, and in Tijuana obviously they got a school degree or went to school, because I have family that live there and go to school, so don't go saying shit.

[@peachlissa6740]

+Bryce 4532 shut up you just mad that I'm right.

[@fabriciovalenzuela3545]

+Bryce 4532 mexicans are one of the most ignorant people in latin american. I invite you to visit the channel called portobellini, is all in spanish but translate it and you'll see what these mexicans think they are. Greetings :)

[@peachlissa6740]

+Fabricio Valenzuela we are not ignorant!

[@TonyFangtf245yay]

I don't understand this. Many of these border crossers whom you call "illegal aliens" are actually good people. Yet they wish to end the hardships that they experience in Mexico and simply just have a better life here in the US. If they had the money, I'm sure they would enter legally, but the don't. And with all of you wishing to "secure our borders", it would only make their journey more dangerous and it could potentially cost them lives. Please have heart.

[@southpole380]

Just a simple question....what is a nation without borders? If you can answer that then you'll know why it's a big issue here. The U.S. and the U.K. are the only countries in the world that do not have a cap or limit on the amount of immigrants that are allowed to enter. Every other developed nation and even every 3 rd world nation has limits or caps on immigration. It is just the plain and simple way to keep a country's culture and language secure and strong. The U.K. govt recently stated that they have waaaay too many immigrants in their countries and have stated that as being the reason why working wages have been depleted. The same is happening here.

[@southpole380]

***** well said!

[@TonyFangtf245yay]

southpole380 Literally Mexico's borders are not as sealed off. And if I heard correctly it has way less checkpoints. If you wish to legally drive into Mexico it's real easy and fast. But it's a hard process the other way around.

[@southpole380]

***** yes and it's probably better that way because we don't need the cartels coming in over here easier than they already do

[@kingsleyzissou1120]

Being a good person doesn't make you a legal resident or guest in a country. If you are really a good person, you will apply to the legal process and get a Visa if you want to visit or live in another country.

[@ethanshea1380]

thanks for the tips!

[@user-qt4hj8mq5n]

maybe i’m missing something but how is the cameraman with the people hiding, but then also with the border patrol looking for those people too? is the cameraman ratting them out or why would the people crossing let him follow them around? wouldn’t they be worried he would get them caught?

[@user-qt4hj8mq5n]

idk why this posted twice

[@yareyaredaze574]

"El sueño americano es regresar a México"... qué irónica frase.

[@ourcollectiveinsanity]

si muy irónica, pero en Estados Unidos los mexicanos no la pasan muy bien, pocos se adaptan y la mayoría lo que más quiere es volver con algo para no pasarla tan mal

[@masterprimeaux5081]

I have no ammunition :(

[@agustinpuente7189]

+Yare Yare Daze De todas formas es raro ver mexicanos ilegales en US solo se ven centroamericanos (ilegales).

[@eduardoarty1228]

Yare Yare Daze true :/

[@cynthiaolvera6379]

Pero es la verdad mucha hente la paean map por aqui

[@RonaldoH71]

why are we all so greedy

[@lesterclaypool1]

man you are dumb ,,, these folk pay for some one to help them cross into the US ,,, dont you know any thing ,,, you really do look bad on this post dude ,,, you need to read and learn at very least what you are talking about ,,, oh and greed that because there a Mexican dude making money off these south Americans ,,,usually two grand on each , and average of 6 are found dead daily usually from hunger and thirst ,, educate your self before you speak

[@yxngalxn8918]

cuz america is shit

[@chudin4767]

Greedy ? We already pay for the millions here. Sick of working to support others. And yes it’s happening right before your (closed) eyes

[@mcnuggets8798]

Shut up

[@yoshifan0312]

ImASavage Human nature.

[@ezepokahontas83]

muy buen video saludos a mi bello estado de hidalgo mexico.....saludos desde clearwater florida e.u

[@michaeltice-wh6ew]

I've been locked up in a Mexican jail couple times for few months also was sent to a psych ward there for about a week. I will always b in debt to a couple Mexicans that looked out for me there loyalty is second to none. Te amo mexico

[@themaxhatter3012]

Recreating real true events, they are all your average working class participants! lol!

[@user-hy1bc5hg3k]

It sucks how there own race is kicking them back to there country

[@CCCPFilmProductions]

theres a video of people building a replica wall and racing over and under it to see how easy it is to cross border. Anyone know where I can find it? Been looking everywhere

[@kimberlycastillo2107]

this is so sad 🥺

[@user-iz8yx5iy8k]

Mexicans here in SC are tight groups of HARD working people. The enormous influx takes a great toll on the economy in other areas. I feel fortunate to not experience that first hand here. Again, what I do see are hard working people.

[@DjCruz811]

A lot of you people are fools who fail to understand their circumstances in which these people cross... i was born in the US therefore i am a citizen, but my parents had to do the journey. Trust me, if these people could do the legal way they would. Do you know how difficult it is to obtain a visa? If you have no money in the bank and properties, you will not obtain a visa.

[@MsEliteMember]

I agree with u dj cruz. People often fail to realize that this country (us) started with immigrants and then I don't know who's idea was to put up a border? I think that it takes many years just to obtain a visa without a job! I just feel bad for the so called "illegal" immigrants or whatever the political term is called now a days.

[@donnagrantham6771]

Sure you want to believe that...and Mexico would prosper!!! NOT

[@DjCruz811]

+RICKthePRICK PRICKtheR actually thats not what I'm proud of. I'm proud of being the son of two people who risked their lives to make mine better. Two people who made a business, worked 84+ a week, paid taxes without being citizens or even lega residents, and are now back home living what they worked so hard for. See thats all most of these people want; work hard to provide for their families and save a little to someday go back home... if we get technical, this is my land.. my people we here first..

[@azulaquaza4916]

so you jump into another country respect the laws bitch

[@gabiiannacone7004]

DjCruz811 You men and your stupid "pissing" contests....It's NOT your land or the whites land or the Indians land....or ANYBODY'S land. It's the earth. Stop thinking with your testosterone "or lack of it" and grow up.

[@751sharma]

one of my friend 26 year old from India died when he try to cross and hope for his bright future but he was died in Mexico near the America border. .😢

[@My_Lacrimosa]

Good!

[@lamaalqarni935]

this video reminded me of Cantu's book, The Line Becomes a River.

[@najeebyrd204]

U must be white

[@cdajoint]

Man the homies run so slow

[@maanhamad7222]

Mexico has oil, amazing beaches, beautiful resorts, it could be one of the best countries in the world. Why is it not developed?

[@diecar128]

Corruption among the people in charge. It keeps the normal people from getting anything out of what Mexico can give I guess

[@chickenoraria7559]

Because the Spanish Empire and USA stole our treasures and the corrupt people like Peña Nieto

[@mindlandscape5767]

You can as this about all countries of central and south america, the answer will be alwayes the same... Corruption.

[@JuanGonzalez-xb1jw]

Corrupción

[@liamweston6851]

The 1917 constitution similar Soviet Union, claims all natural resources for the state, severely restricts religious freedoms and essentially guarantees corruption by providing the only real path towards prosperity is via government power - in a word - socialism. Nobody in Mexico can get ahead without breaking laws since they are complicated and intended to maintain a state monopoly on nearly every sector in the economy.

[@dominicf.8858]

Division is weakness, unity is strength. We're all brothers, we're all sisters. We're all one consciousness experiencing itself through an illusion of separation. Salvation is in unity. Love all beings for all beings are you.

[@fishingadvent]

P.S. My father passed when I was 9 so Mom had to struggle to make ends meet for 3 kids nothing was given to us we had to work hard I Became a DR.

[@blueoltproductions739]

man this is sick what happen to the land of the free

[@neikoo7785]

Usa isnt the land of the free as 1% of the population is in jail 3% homless you had slaves up to the 1800s Black people could not go to school untill 1950s. Racism is a huge problem there and alot of innocent muslims gets treated like shit for the small % that do bombings! Stop invading other countries as you are not seting them free. FFS U HAVE SAUDI ARABIA AS YOUR FRIEND BECAUSE OIL BUT FUCK IRAK

[@blueoltproductions739]

hah true

[@mrspymrspy3080]

+shah That's how the constitution works. You wanna come to America? You will be welcomed if you got your papers and come legally. Entering a country with no permission is ILLEGAL, I don't know whats so hard to understand

[@blueoltproductions739]

oh no i moved to japan like a few months lol i wish

[@MrSOSO12864]

shah it's not about a free country. If everyone entered a country just like that the country would have devestating results. It's a beautiful picture but not something that could be real

[@finalsphereps]

I remembered going to mexico when I was younger it kinda sucked all the shitty buildings yeah Mexico can be pretty but also pretty ugly

[@LittleJs_Original312]

My dad jumped crossed and he was just 14

[@serebee9572]

Thought the comments would be ignorant, but very insightful conversations going on

[@jesuscrist4569]

1:16 looks like call of duty

[@arianvillagran1882]

I love my people ❤️😍🇲🇽👍🏾but I also love USA❤️😍🇲🇽👍🏾

[@arianvillagran1882]

***** how old are you? :D

[@diecar128]

+arian villagran he's a 12 year old who likes to troll

[@arianvillagran1882]

***** lol

[@arianvillagran1882]

***** wow cant even say anything else but stfu. you're definitely 12

[@garrusn7702]

+arian villagran Just curious, are you American or are you a Mexican? Keep in mind that a nationality is not a race. You can be either a Mexican or an American, and also be of descent from one of many Latino ethnic groups. But if you are an American, then THOSE are your people, it doesn't matter who you share skin color with. This is a problem that a lot of Americans, of many races, have with Mexican immigration. Mexicans will move here but will continue to just consider themselves as Mexicans who happen to live in the USA. Americans understandably have a problem with this. You don't have to give up your Hispanic culture to be an American and you don't have to give up a fondness for the country your family once immigrated from. But when you become a US citizen, then it is your fellow citizens who should be your people first, that's kind of the point of the USA. So your first comment, assuming you live in the USA, is backwards. The Americans are your people, but you love Mexico as well. I love Mexico too, that's where much of my family came from, I'm a Hispanic American.

[@isaacmiranda1242]

Aquí en Ixmiquilpan Hidalgo MX. Nuestro glorioso pueblo y con lindas tradiciones

[@GOD-ds4px]

Damn, the fact that this is humans treat each other. Makes me really sad

[@conchitavazques4450]

mexico es el pais mas diverso, hay de todo y para todos. VIVA MEXICO.

[@drewconfianza6184]

12:15 GURL UR DRESS IS GETTIN DIRTY!!!!

[@dellbelphine8720]

Keonda cuh no kema cuh

[@-da_]

@Caleb it depends on where and how they live

[@BerrieBecky]

When life in your country is so bad you are willing to risk your life in the hopes of having a better future. It is truly unfortunate, that many governments are not providing for their citizens, and that so many people in the comment section are vastly ignorant and heartless to the pain and suffering of others.

[@josemanuelmartinez2653]

Min. 25:20 hay una planta de Mariguana al lado derecho casi a la mitad. 😊 The weed plant 👍

[@leitocollado4800]

Mexican crosses borders, now with Donald Trump will see if can cross haha :p

[@josesmith5260]

You fuckers always going against Mexicans, but not all illegal immigrants are from Mexico. Use your brain you dumb fuck.

[@rodleithner682]

***** They have no idea whats coming Trump 2016

[@tarolas22]

ess donald trump nos va a seguir pelando la verga o by the way if trump would have build a wall before your parents crossed. you would be born in mexico maybe and you would be trying to cross too jajanajaja

[@bryanalvarez5305]

+EZTIVANS You know people who can't respect a person aren't very educated or cultured. They don't know anything else but things that benefit them.

[@sebastianbermeo8895]

well its been 2 years and there has been no change lol

[@The_Osprey]

Another good one, vice. You've captured the reality of the situation pretty well. NAFTA made it impossible to make a living in many parts of Mexico due to cheaper imports coming from the USA and Canada.

[@christinearmstrong852]

👋..good documentary..its sad to hear of your journey into the USA..its a struggle and dangerous.. thank you for sharing

[@nottix624]

That intro was intense

[@random_foo9712]

That English is good for a fellow mexican

[@christianmitchell9517]

Hella excited to grab his own people 🤦🏾

[@dymo9198]

It’s his job

[@christianmitchell9517]

You’d think he’d want a different job . Millions of jobs to chose from . You know someone in his family came over the same way .

[@starlightstarbright97]

You realize this was staged, right? It’s all an act.

[@llabra6895]

that music during the party is creepy.

[@fishingadvent]

Short Story! I came to this country at the age of 14 with student visa graduated high school went back to Guatemala where I was born tried to continue my education there I couldn't had to work to help my mother and the salary there was bad and I was having a hard time getting a job needed credentials to be able to work . found myself feeling like my country was not my country so I decided to return to the US. with $100 dollars in my pocket and a small back pack worked on a truck loading produce part of the way and after. a month of struggles made it to TJ crossed the border by myself. once here I went back to school graduated from USC Biology Mayor worked to support myself while in high school I became a mechanic so I was able to get a job. pay for school and help Mom There are many of us that make it and choose not to succeed I get angry at the ones that are born in this country have all the benefits to do well and they choose to become gang members or drug addicts life is full of choices is up to us to choose the right path! hope my story helps!

[@balee412]

It should be made for the US citizens too, to realize...