Murder and Migration in Honduras: Immigrant America

[@isunlloaoll]

Beautiful wealthy homes right next to dirty poor slums... speechless. . .

[@luisvalderramos6757]

ARVIN Tegucigalpa is just like that.

[@moctezuma1341]

i bet theynget hell of tail

[@zorac91]

It's the sad reality of my country =/

[@tonyhaynes6173]

Zadkiel Fontecha so sorry to hear this

[@ebere213]

ARVIN It's not an uncommon thing. It's human nature. Create an other out of another group of people and verminize them and it's easy to live in your rich house right next to the poor lol

[@mikeg.1448]

How can the Honduras president not do nothing or care bout his own people

[@margothilaire4506]

They are America Indians that American immigrants faught and won. They have a different way of thinking. If America would except them all we would become the minority and who likes that.

[@angelaguilera600]

Because he is corrupted

[@johnmcdonald9304]

Mike G. Exactly. The corrupt governments of Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala use their poor as human export capital to take money out of America's economy and send it back to their country. I hate these people. They won't fix their own countries and they're destroying ours.

[@drgonz0id]

@@johnmcdonald9304 This isn't happening in some historical vacuum, the US helped to destabilized the entire region decades ago. Reagan backed the Iran Contra in the mid-80s which left Nicaragua in crisis, as well as central America as a whole. Then we have the drug wars that's not only poured weapons into Mexico, but also spawned ops by the CIA that created many of deadliest sicarios in the country. Whoops! Oh, the US under Obama backed the coup in 09 in Hondurus too. Any lasting democracy will take commitment by the US to, at the very least, stop interring. In the meantime we the individuals who need to flee for their lives into our country

[@brandonvega5270]

john mcdonald Mexico is not one of the problems It’s the Central American governments problem Mexico’s new national guard is helping to stop the immigration crisis to avoid tariffs by the United States but unlike Guatemala Honduras and El Salvador the police in there countries are extremely corrupt and helping and guarding the immigrant caravans

[@mannyrodriguez1455]

I was born in la but lived a couple years in Honduras. Living there has made appreciate being an american , all people do in United states is complain and don’t appreciate anything. We’re completely soft and spoiled compared to every one else.count your blessings

[@mariafitts]

Manny Rodriguez you’re so American

[@tomaschazarreta1263]

Yea and I live in Argentina right now which is the second best country in all of south and central America and I notice the enormous difference between America and Argentina

[@derranlawston4052]

2K Doctor if Argentina is 2nd, who’s first? Chile?

[@tomaschazarreta1263]

@@derranlawston4052 yea I think its a tad bit better

[@derranlawston4052]

2K Doctor And Brazil is probably third, Uruguay maybe

[@PonchoANS7]

Fuck. As someone who migrated to the US at one point in his life, this hit me hard... I'm back in Mexico and I'm doing okay, but now I realize that there are people who have it even worse than me. I know I can run an errand, walk alone at night and come home in one piece. Mexico is far from perfect, but many Central Americans should consider staying here. It's a helluva lot better than Honduras.

[@romanaguilar3764]

Mexico is getting better by safety and economy!Where are you from?

[@PonchoANS7]

Roman Aguilar I'm from Tlajomulco, Jalisco.

[@romanaguilar3764]

Alfonso Navarro Nice i am from Rosarito, Baja california

[@PonchoANS7]

***** Somewhat. Mexico City is safer than the Northern states, but it's a bit more dangerous than your typical city. Quintana Roo and Campeche are pretty darn safe and Yucatan is comparable in crime rates to your typical European country.

[@romanaguilar3764]

***** Well i am close to Tijuana.So i am close to the border but i have not been hearing any drug cartel related crimes in my area.I cannot speak of Alfonso part.The most DANGEROUS part in mexico in my opinion is in sinaloa.But mexico city safe.

[@melissathieb9941]

I was born to Honduran immigrants and its really aggravating how all of these people in the comment section below are bashing them. How do you expect them to actually do something for their country when it's flooded with gang members and corrupt officers. When they can't even try to become better people because they are constantly harassed or threatened. You guys think its so easy to stand up to the gov't. And you guys really need to stop saying "if i were them" You're not them so shut up you are in no position to say that when everything is handed to you in America. My parents did not come to live off the gov't they came here to work and thanks to them I am able to go to a private school, have food every night on my dinner table, have the privilege to eat out few times a week, and most importantly live in a country where I don't need to fear for my safety. I hope one day some kids born to immigrants who have fled their motherland are able to live this way as well.

[@mexjmort]

+Luly Thi The same aggravation harassment and intimidation from the central American MS13 in the US street?

[@Burnt_Alive]

+Luly Thi then fix your own country rather than fleeing it

[@Burnt_Alive]

Luly Thi if you know your history many people who wanted to improve their country faced those same problems you people did but they actually had balls to do it

[@Burnt_Alive]

***** that's not how reincarnation works

[@everettfanor1989]

+Luly Thi Its like that in the ghettos in america. Black and latinos are hunted by police day and night. No jobs shitty schools and expect them to be jolly and happy. The american government knows about it but do little to fix it. Same shit. inequality and poor gets poorer and rich gets richer

[@sasharojo6070]

My family immigrated from Honduras. We had planned a reunion in 2008. But the gangs and insecurity made us cancel. My grandma tells me stories of her struggles with 3 kids. Very rough. Now she's retired on a nice plot of land. I'm so greatful to be an American! We have no idea what hard living is. Even if you're homeless. Education medical and food are much earlier to aquire In our country. I pray for those struggling

[@kenyat6419]

So what is the core problem? Why doesn’t the government do something? What was it like before the rise in violence? How did things get that bad? Why are do many gangs?

[@emwatcher]

This report isn't bad -- at least it tells why Hondurans migrate -- but it perpetuates ignorance about why they're poor. Case in point: the ludicrous clip of Obama admonishing Central American presidents to 'improve their economies' !! How can anyone reporting on Honduras for an American audience ignore: * U.S. (and Canadian) support for the 2009 coup * first-world exploitation of cheap third-world labour and commodities * 'free trade' deals (such as the Central America one with the U.S.) that pave the way for multinational corporations at the expense of national economies * U.S. use and virtual takeover of Honduras in the 1980s (yes, Reagan) as a base for its illegal war against Nicaragua, whose people had overthrown their dictator * a century or more before that of the U.S. considering all of Latin America, especially Central America, as its backyard to dominate and exploit (Guatemala and Honduras were the original 'banana republics') American media is great at human interest stories. But stories without context and historical understanding leave viewers ignorant.

[@LanzaSara]

They are used to being poor, its the violence whats driving them away from home in 2018. The 2009 coupe is old news, JOH has being the Honduran President since 2014 and illegally reelected himself with the support of the drug cartels. The police in Honduras are taking care of the drug lord logistics not of its citizens.

[@wendyperryman7693]

@@LanzaSara and don't forget to mention that JOH was not only "reelection with help from the drug cartel, but was also backed and acknowledged by President Trump as rightful president. The election was clearly not a democratic one, so what is the US's interest in keeping JoH in office? Palomero? Cheap trading? etc etc

[@partyhardcake]

@Brandi Bohannon while the us isn't behind every ill in the world you would have to be an absolute cretin to think it's devoid of blame and since you bring up facism here you go, us backed coups to install dictators in nearly all of south america over fear of the commies en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Condor

[@andreanacalhoun9454]

cesar octavio Well then stop runningto the usa if we are so bad try spain, russia or china. Let them take care of your communist asses.

[@albusai]

Blaming USA is not the way to fix this shit holes , drug trafficking is behind a lot of this violence, I grew up poor , I’m 48 years old man, I refuse to bring children to this place, our politics are corrupt, and drugs cartels are making things more violent

[@Dynamitefly1]

June 24th is today... rest in peace Carlos.JR

[@anamarier4791]

😢💔

[@chimkinNuggz]

Wow i feel bad for these people. That mans son was killed and the havent even found the killer..

[@walterbennetsen]

il fait du soleil

[@jorgemx12]

and they never will.

[@davidn11]

it's not America where they have fbi agents and find the perpetrator quickly

[@tomaschazarreta1263]

I mean bringing a child in a country like this is pretty inconsiderate if you ask me

[@greenelephant1231]

@@tomaschazarreta1263 The parents are thugs themselves...She must have slept with a career criminal I can guarantee.

[@antonyvarela2858]

Just couldn´t hold the tears. I´m a proud Honduran, and I can assure you this video states the unbelievable truth. Some might say stuff here is not as bad, but before believing what they say, please consider that they might belong to a minor privileged sector (as if the images of wealthy homes next to slums didn´t provide enough evidence of the country´s inequality). I surely consider myself privileged, too (just the fact that I´m typing this in English proves it), but the difference is I don´t live in a bubble. I am aware of what´s happening. I don´t fall for all the bs that´s constantly thrown out to our people daily by our local mainstream media. And most importantly, I am not sympathetic to Juan Orlando Hernández´s Narco-state regime.

[@DanielLopez-du7tc]

8:01 broke my heart . My mom walked across the border with five kids and pregnant with me. Luckily she made it and I was born in the U.S. I can't imagine if she got caught where my brothers and I would be . Definitely not legal citizens with great jobs and roofs over our head. She's the strongest person I know. ❤️

[@margaretnorvell9555]

She broke the law and her Mexican children were educated on the American dime. Why should US taxpayers have to pick up the tab for non citizens. Lawbreakers are not strong.

[@randomtutorials9189]

You are disgusting

[@Macheste]

your mom is a baddie thats for sure. im 6 years too later, but i hopee she is doing well. she sounds like an amazing woman for sure.

[@kawaiixo6269]

I visited Honduras 7 years ago and it breaks my heart. God help them. Beautiful country with a fucked up government.

[@dodoahmed689]

Very sad I'm from arbic

[@byronchavarria4954]

I’m Considering Visiting Honduras 🇭🇳

[@dieselxdan]

Man this story was depressing.

[@ishtarxx6768]

Praying for my country Honduras 🇭🇳☹️

[@albertomacias7159]

Hondurans dont belong in America the only Hispanics allow are Mexicans.

[@angelabolin1730]

The only Hispanics that are legal allowed are American Hispanics. The ones born in the states

[@saracarias5837]

Alberto Macias if you lived here you would do the same thing just to feel safe. People run always from this country because of corruption and for better life opportunities. Shut up.

[@fkupaymehaa]

@rachel martinez I think hes trying to say that the south western part of the US was Mexico at one point.

[@ismli2672]

@@albertomacias7159 wtf do you mean

[@mariasanchez1497]

How is Olga doing? Does anyone know how to help this lady? Where can I get a hold of her contact info

[@mandoball1980s]

Actually watched this a few years ago. Still hits the same. Can’t even visit San Pedro because of the violence and poverty. Can’t even visit my father’s grave

[@ln14517]

Carlos story was really sad, my parents are Salvadorian and came here over 20 years ago and are us citizens now. Since my last visit to El Salvador in 2012 my family has been extortionated and two of my cousins crossed the border both were caught but one was legally allowed into the us. It's so sad because these story happen everyday in central america and life is harsh down there. I am very fortunate and don't take my life here in us for granted.

[@MrBugsy915]

La gente de Honduras es buena, pero son las circumstancias que obligan a la gente hacer cosas que normalmente no harian. La economia y la educacion familiar tiene que mejorar para que Honduras regrese a progresar. Las familias tienen que quedarse unidas y no separarse, la "renta" tiene que terminar y la educacion TIENE que ser prioridad.

[@venitocamelo6704]

+J Gamez hola a que le llamas la "renta"

[@MrBugsy915]

En Mexico les llaman rentas de piso o cuotas, son cuando el crimen organizado les obligan a pagar dinero a negosios o a individuales o si no los matan.

[@venitocamelo6704]

J Gamez ok que triste saber que en Honduras tambien existe eso Bueno suerte hermanos hondurenos ijala mejore la situacion en nuestros paises lo mas pronto possible.

[@kilasantana1264]

Trump dont want yous in the usa

[@jocelingarcia7470]

J Gamez La gente de Honduras no es buena. Yo conocí a muchos hondureños aquí en los Estados Unidos y todos habían matado a alguien o vendían drogas

[@UnknownAnonymous]

I can feel their struggle to have a better life

[@Clevelandhillis40]

I'm not a supporter of open borders because I realized that solving the issues like in Central America has to be taken place there such as the establishment of the rule of law, getting rid of the gangs, end police corruption, etc. Doing these things can be the foundation for a prosperous Honduras hopefully some day in the near future.

[@onetwo3411]

@@talos2373 point being?

[@daisydupe8971]

Agree My mom came to America illegally and I try to not be bias cause that just ain’t gonna solve problems.

[@unknownkingdom]

Open borders for all. A person is a person

[@zzzo4509]

Yeah you say you ain’t a fan of it until your on the other side of the coin.

[@margaretnorvell9555]

@@unknownkingdom Open borders? One culture destroys it's country and they get to go to someone else's functional Homeland?

[@an5ish]

Goddammit is there any fookin place on earth where there's no misery!! So depressing to watch, the suffering fellow humans are going through.. Consider it as a blessing being born in top 10 nations of the world and even more so, a big blessing being born with bare minimum financial and survival needs.. God bless Everyone..

[@doctorgicu]

Why I'm not surprised by so many dumbfounded and obviously genuinely american comments?

[@omarcruz5030]

@ThisCreatedAccount hey asshole if you are not Native American, you dont own shit!! Go sit down son.

[@toodopetooscope2801]

omar cruz native Americans don’t own shit either

[@uriscruz9185]

Well maybe we can fix our problems if your american government didn’t interfere,can’t you see it? They’re pushing us to flee our OWN country and then they claimed exactly that “you should fix your own problems”. Fucking hypocrites,look for the facts. It’s your government fault not yours not ours as citizens.

[@harrisbernard7144]

ThisCreatedAccount America ain’t all that anyways I lived in Hawaii my whole life and all I seen is homeless people

[@savyskunk6683]

@@toodopetooscope2801 living is equal to owning why does Jerusalem make war or Americans force or killed natives in the trail of tears

[@InteristaS5]

I was born in America and have lived here my whole life but my family is from Honduras and I have experienced first hand how hard it is to live in Honduras. You cant blame these people for what they do. When you have a family you do what you can to provide and if that means drastic measures like coming to the US illegally then you do it. Its really as simple as that. These people are controlled by gangs that threaten to KILL you and your family if you dont comply. They extort families and bring terror to communities. On top of that Honduras has an embarrassing excuse for a government with rich politicians that dont care about the poverty in the country. And the few that do usually get murdered because they try to take power from gangs and thats a no-no in Honduras. Its really sad to see because these people are trapped. Honduras is a very beautiful country with beautiful people and a rich culture but they are oppressed and live in fear every single day. To be honest I dont know how to feel about Hondurans making their way to the US illegally because I can see both sides of the spectrum. It is a huge problem for the US that has no easy solution. And for the people that say things in the comment section along the lines of "keep these 3rd world thugs in their own shitty country" or "place guns at the border and kill all of these people" fuck you. How could you be so ignorant and arrogant? Do you not realize that these are human beings? This not only goes to Honduras but all of the countries in the world. Including the US. The only way to get rid of poverty is to come together with compassion and love and stop being so damn greedy and judgemental. But sadly I dont see this happening in my lifetime...

[@emilykrahn3185]

Definitely Not Brian Melendez well put.

[@Lalo6169]

Definitely Not Brian Melendez well said brother I wish u are safe where u are

[@Amelia-lk8ks]

Ashok Hegde i don’t see what’s the problem with applying for asylum. it’s not illegal.

@@Amelia-lk8ks It's totally bogus. If these migrants were indeed fearful, they had safe countries far closer to home - Costa Rica and Panama, to begin. This isn't about asylum...this is economic migration, and they're just cutting in line.

[@VICENews]

Vice News travelled to San Pedro Sula to find out why so many young people are risking it all to migrate illegally to the US.

[@cnotes5]

Is there any way I could get info on employment opportunities with the company i.e filming, writing or corresponding...

[@curasos]

I would like to see Vice here in Curacao, its the most corrupted country south america

[@luisvalderramos6757]

cesar saenz try sending an article to the editors in the Vice website.

[@FreshtexBlackman]

***** Many islands are countries, don't try to correct people when you yourself needs correcting!

[@AnalLoverNDestroyer]

Its funny how they did not mention that the Coup was back by the US govt, also how the US was the main cause of the proverty and crime in Honduras, and lastly how Obama premedated the massive influx of immagration

[@Topself24]

I think if deserving and courageous immigrants are so desperate to make that trip over to the U.S. They should be afforded the opportunity to live here. I can see the government putting that $3Bil into creative initiatives that help make immigrants functioning and successful ppl contributing to our economy, paying taxes, and showing privileged Americans what perseverance and hard work can get you in this country. If these greedy poorly ran countries cannot take care of their citizens the U.S. should be caring, creative and ambitious enough to use whatever money we are going to spend anyway to capitalize on the situation.

[@RViscara]

90% percent of the problem here is something no one ever ever wants to speak about.. That is this if you stop having 5 or 7 kids you can not feed or take care of then most of these problems would be a lot easier. When you have a populous that keeps growing and growing and has no way to feed themselves or educate themselves you will find these problem of the stronger praying on the weaker and sicker and older. All of the problems are stemmed from over population with no means.

[@HarryHollertheWolf]

That is religion for you. I suppose "ignorant" means "not educated enough to understand religion, the pope, and the church are all bullshit". You have to remember Honfurans are Roman Catholics, and the Vatican has taught them that contraception is evil.

[@RViscara]

very true it's a huge problem that the Catholic Church is part of. totally agree. Can we say all Latin American countries and the Philippines too.

[@abrahamwinkies66]

Really? 90% of the problem??? While your argument may be an apt criticism of the catholic church's view on contraception, your argument makes no sense in explaining poverty and violence in countries like Honduras. The fertility rate in Honduras is 2.46 births per woman which is only slightly above the global average replacement fertility rate of 2.33 births per woman. In comparison, the US fertility rate is 1.80 and in the 1950's the fertility rate nearly reached 4 births per woman and the US still went through a period of economic growth. Also did you not watch the video? The video literally shows how this woman had to take care of her brothers kids after he was murdered. Which part of that gave you the idea that women in Honduras are having 5-7 kids. Sure high fertility rates and overpopulation are a problem for developing countries but to say that 90% of the blame of the extreme poverty and violence in Honduras can be attributed to women having a lot of kids (which is not the case at all) is very ignorant.

[@rolanipeapell3940]

Watching this a number of times makes me alot more greatful for the life I have in New Zealand. It also makes me want to work even harder to support my family well. I love the hard working South American people

[@invisiblehands8498]

central america*

[@byronchavarria4954]

New Zealand 🇳🇿 Australia 🇦🇺 Canada 🇨🇦 United States 🇺🇸

[@reddot_22]

Honduras really beat El Salvador on the violence . El Salvador had a massive civil war in the 80s. I just hope shits doesnt get spilled to El Salvador too much.

[@saladbowlroots831]

thank you vice news for allowing me to stay updated.I feel so grateful for the little i have.

[@fannygarcia6587]

my beautiful Honduras😭

[@Tolken22]

Opens your eyes to real struggle

[@loturzelrestaurant]

In these hard times, i wanna say such: Random Recommendations BECAUSE we are in a Quality-Draught: -Cliffside. -Pokemon: Banette's Curse. -Hilda. -Internecion Cube. -Starship Goldfish. Random comment? Yes, but i think you can figure out why i wrote this to ya, especially as i did mention the 'Draugth'. I just wanna spread some Joy; is that so wrong? Is that so random? I share Links of this Channel here, warn people of the Issues this Channel covers; but also just spread Fun by spreading the Names of some High Quality Comedy Thingys.

[@MphoMpati]

Why have children if you are poor?

[@Mexindian01]

Because of religion, poor education, and the fact that sex is an overpowering instinct in all humans, and these people don't have access to contraception or abortion

[@youngmanslipp6660]

Well kids are viewed as a source of income... More kids= more help around the farm/house and paying bills. Not to mention since there's no retirement homes in Central America that I've seen, parents often rely on their kids to take care of them when their all old.

[@SpaceInvaderUpdates]

Poppa Henry good point

[@youngmanslipp6660]

Faustino Ocon I'm fine with people who are ignorant to things because they haven't been affiliated with it... we're all ignorant to a certain degree about things. It's just those that refuse facts that bothers me.

[@आर्यविशुमंढान]

where is jesus

[@RHLMRG4L94]

Come to Canada, we have Respect for humans and wont deny you into our country.

[@petergriffin3893]

It's almost impossible to live as an illegal immigrant in Canada, I'd rather stay in the U.S.

[@RHLMRG4L94]

Peter Griffin You may be right but Canada is not as racist as the US. Plus there is a massive Latin community here in Toronto.

[@Nope-rv6xp]

Yeah Canada ;)

[@RHLMRG4L94]

Samuel Louis I live in Toronto and have to disagree.

[@RHLMRG4L94]

Samuel Louis I concur. This is why Ilive in Toronto.

[@truepooh4351]

I hope she makes it her with her son..ugh this jus rips my heart into pieces

[@katherinesaldana4417]

God bless my beautiful city, San Pedro Sula ❤️ RIP to every victim.

[@AlpacaNYC]

im proud to say my country Ecuador is VERY peaceful compared to even the United States, its all cultural and drugs and money, Ecuadorians have ALWAYS been a peaceful people, and never let drugs take away our identity. I wish more nations followed our ways. its even nice to visit as well.

[@CTY2023]

That’s true! Ecuador is an awesome country

[@marlinashaw983]

So how many of these drug heads do you want?

[@sogron007]

I'll pass.

[@lisette1976]

be happy while it lasts.. our countries are corrupted more and more each day.

[@baleada0073]

Ecuador is not located where Honduras is located....

[@Igor-fc6ed]

This migration thing will never get solved unless Honduras solve their problem this is truth and US will have to be in part of it so US has to help them anyway.

[@sunkissedlotus]

Usa created the problem. Helped back a coup. Its the m.o.

[@narisa8856]

This breaks my heart to know that these families are just looking for a better way of life. But it’s always some bad eggs that ruin it for the ones that want to live.

[@jeffjohnson5053]

STOP having kids! The poor in Central American, and everywhere on earth, if you can't make a living STOP having kids!! What part of this don't you understand? Don't expect others to feed your kids and clean up after YOUR mistakes!!

[@prettysick9070]

this is such an ignorant statement. Maybe they don't have the resources available to have sex ed taught to people.

[@sebmag]

@@prettysick9070 Honduran here. This is true. We do not have sex ed classes.

[@MrBanker707]

If you can't feed yourself, why have children? Sounds like a cruel question, but an honest one.

[@Redlioness-gp9ci]

Drugs is a major problem. The Honduras need a new established lifestyle.

[@GLOKEV]

hopefully one day I can be big enough to go over to countries like these and make a change...🙏🏼

[@erinnebarnett5856]

we talk about economic inequality in Honduras but the U.S. is the same and getting worse.

[@RozyRoPink150]

I worked for an immigration lawyer once and the stories were so tragic and unbelievable

[@collinsw9636]

brought me to tears - great view into the side of those migrating; thank you

[@mangkanor8793]

I thought i was having a hard life, til i saw this. :(

[@loturzelrestaurant]

In these hard times, i wanna say such: Random Recommendations BECAUSE we are in a Quality-Draught: -Cliffside. -Pokemon: Banette's Curse. -Hilda. -Internecion Cube. -Starship Goldfish. Random comment? Yes, but i think you can figure out why i wrote this to ya, especially as i did mention the 'Draugth'. I share Links of this Channel here, warn people of the Issues this Channel covers; but also just spread Fun by spreading the Names of some High Quality Comedy Thingys.

[@rich3371]

I lived in a border town. I saw how it slowly changed from a peaceful beautiful city into a drug infused hell hole with murders and robberies that we'd never seen before, with even garbage everywhere in the streets. At first the guilty were punished, but as corruption crept into the local government and police force, that too changed. Within a short period criminals could openly break the law without concern. Is this what we want for other American cities? I understand that many of these people are trying to escape their own hell holes, and are just looking for work, but opening up the gates is not the solution. Why don't we try fixing our own country first before we import more problems. Do you know how many children are murdered in Chicago every year for example? Do you know how many American children go hungry every day? If we can't even solve our own problems, we can't save the children of South America. We simply do not have enough resources any more. Why can't they do what our founding father's did - start a revolution and remake their country? We did it against the strongest military of the time, so certainly they can do it as well. Making unaccompanied children walk hundreds of miles so that they can sneak across the border cannot be the only solution.

[@savyskunk6683]

Trump hasn't fix anything and your word match's his goal and it been 4 years

[@margaretnorvell9555]

@Shispirina Why should we help Mexico

[@ilikebread7052]

@@margaretnorvell9555 why not? We’re all humans after all

[@soldierofireland2579]

It's a shame Romney wasn't elected. I'm Irish and want to move to America, and Romney wanted to make it easier for those who fill out their paperwork and wait in line to get into the Land of the Free, and he wanted to make it tougher for people to get in illegally.

[@TheRootMessage]

You really believe what a politician says to get elected? LOL.. Do you not see the hundreds of lies were dealing with now with obama and every piece of shit "president" we've ever had...

[@soldierofireland2579]

TheRoot Message Well, at least I liked what Romney said. He encouraged people like me, who studied hard, and has a clean criminal record to come to the US

[@jessus1026]

It literally takes _years_ , thousands of dollars to go through the process and many bureaucratic nightmares to become an American.

[@soldierofireland2579]

Jessica Ustaszewski I know. Please God, if things go my way, I'll be a fully qualified Lawyer with a clean criminal record, and it's unlikely I'll get into America.

[@jessus1026]

Alec MácCnáimhín Dude, if you have the money (we're all about it >_> ) and the stubbornness to find a better life, go for it. But just a little light reading to what may happen: www.cracked.com/article_18552_so-you-want-to-be-american-5-circles-immigration-hell.html ...Hey, it's better to be informed than not at all.

[@gr2262]

I am not judging or criticizing these unfortunate people, but if you know the situation is bad, why do you have so many children while in poverty if there is fear of their surroundings? I mean its bad and just the 10 mins of watching makes me feel so sad and deppressed over their circumstance. Pray for these countries and people regardless.

[@LJT9393]

This is why there should be a limit as to how much money a single person can make, and there can be more money than just what the greedy politicians take from us, and it should be sent to countries like this. The fact that a single human being can have 10’s of billions of dollars, while even $100,000 could go so far in a country like this is ridiculous. A persons doesn’t need more than 1 billion dollars for a lifetime, or even 50 million.. it’s the arrogant stupidity that comes along with having all that money where their lifestyle choices make it seem as if they have to have more money to pay for their new cars or several million dollar homes etc. There’s beyond more than enough money in the world to keep every country out of poverty and that third world country status.

[@LtRoastAhoe]

Good on that young man for trying (and succeeding) in coming to the US legally. It seems his fellow Honduran's could learn from his example. Plain and simple, if your first act in the country you wish to immigrate to is criminal (IE illegally immigrating to said country) then you are unwelcome.

[@slater1115]

living in Honduras is hella sad, you see starving dogs/cats, homeless/ dirt type houses/ house getting their windows/doors taken... this is why people come to U.S.

[@myriams7367]

Not our problem. The USA cannot take in the entire central America l!!

[@dfsx7934]

MYRIAM SANDOVAL yes they can omfg have a little bit of sympathy imagine if u lived like the honduras people?? u disgust me how can u just not care about the poor families getting killed for no reason

[@michaelc3759]

skai what do you mean yes they can?

[@tacokid99]

skai no we cannot take all these people in

[@superash4u578]

@@myriams7367 no we cant our people are still homeless it isnt fair to be honest

[@ismaraychavez9013]

My mom is from Honduras and she tells me stories of how corupt and dangerous it is

[@Pacuso1986]

Equality is not going to drive the gang members out!...an armed, free people will! The migration root causes are stem from the Honduran culture! Why are there no Costa Rican, Chilean or Uruguayan gangs in the USA? These people have to change their culture and country!

[@georgeimmanuel3992]

My country is poor and sometimes I feel so sad and depressed looking at how poor my country is, but after watching this video, I feel so grateful because we dont life in constant fear of being killed. I can't imagine having my kids got killed with unknown reason, by unknown people, or worse without me knowing where the body is.

[@obiektywemlibby3449]

I really don't understand people.. why they keep breeding? the biggest problem is in their fertility... if they can't afford better life, why they make babies??

[@HiAdrian]

They can't afford contraception but, being humans, like to fuck. I for one am not surprised. Do you see lots of self constraint (among the majority) in other areas of life?

[@mercedescl]

***** Chinese only has one kid per family. Lol.

[@mertz313]

***** I wish my Mexican parents had 5-8 children.. But nope.. They only had me and my sister. I wish my aunts and uncles had 5-8 kids, but nope.. I'm stuck with 2-3 cousins per family :(

[@SenukeMa]

You don't compare your morals with that if poor people, the reason they have a lot of kids is because they know not all of them will survive and they will need someone to take care of them when they become old.

[@jaknichols85]

Several reasons. Limited or no access to contraception, their religious beliefs, kids can make money/grow up and take care of you. There are some people who really believe that we were put here to propagate. Of course have children. Why not have more children? That's just how they think. Or it could just be plain ignorance on preventative measures to not conceive.

[@agent7641]

Legalize all drugs and it will stop. Freedom does work!

[@eligio7907]

That's a small part of the issue

[@omy8443]

I do agree with that. It won't solve the problem right away, but at least it will help to alleviate the situation.

[@christopherketcham6535]

Omy It won't help at all.'' The only thing mass legalization of drugs will do is cause more death.''

[@agent7641]

Brony me Ten Years Ago Portugal Legalized All Drugs -- What Happened Next? When the nation legalized all drugs within its borders, most critics predicted disaster. But a decade later, drug use has plunged dramatically. July 14, 2011 The government in Portugal has no plans to back down. Although the Netherlands is the European country most associated with liberal drug laws, it has already been ten years since Portugal became the first European nation to take the brave step of decriminalizing possession of all drugs within its borders-from marijuana to heroin, and everything in between. This controversial move went into effect in June of 2001, in response to the country’s spiraling HIV/AIDS statistics. While many critics in the poor and largely conservative country attacked the sea change in drug policy, fearing it would lead to drug tourism while simultaneously worsening the country’s already shockingly high rate of hard drug use, a report published in 2009 by the Cato Institute tells a different story. Glenn Greenwald, the attorney and author who conducted the research, told Time: “Judging by every metric, drug decriminalization in Portugal has been a resounding success. It has enabled the Portuguese government to manage and control the drug problem far better than virtually every other Western country." www.alternet.org/story/151635/ten_years_ago_portugal_legalized_all_drugs_--_what_happened_next

[@agent7641]

Here are two more publications! 7/05/2011 Ten Years After Decriminalization, Drug Abuse Down by Half in Portugal www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2011/07/05/ten-years-after-decriminalization-drug-abuse-down-by-half-in-portugal/ Portugal Decriminalized All Drugs Eleven Years Ago And The Results Are Staggering Samuel Blackstone Jul. 17, 2012 www.businessinsider.com/portugal-drug-policy-decriminalization-works-2012-7

[@anthonyaguilar7299]

80 percent of my family lives in mexico and before i go out spending money on clothing brands i think about them because it puts me in line and perspective of my people🙏

[@c.c.c2062]

You can’t take care of everyone.

[@therofthew]

7:59 “20 Dias y la pobreza se termina” She thinks it’s so easy, that as soon as reaches the us there’s a job there waiting for her so she can make money right away. Maybe 20, 30 yrs ago was like that, but today it is just a dream...

[@hahahefofmw]

i dont mind immigrants coming to the country if theyre here because of fear and things like this, i’d much rather these innocent families be safe in our care than here, it’s hard for me to sleep at night knowing this happens everyday.

[@patd6370]

What's the excuse for not staying in Mexico??? They offered asylum, jobs, same language and culture!

[@JUJU-._.-]

It's just as bad why would you think people from Mexico cross the border to America some countries are over took by crime and poverty

[@patd6370]

@@JUJU-._.- Abandoning one's country will not improve "crime & poverty".

[@JUJU-._.-]

@@patd6370 for that individual yes it will. People come here to America for a shot at a better life.

[@patd6370]

@@JUJU-._.- "Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You. Ask what you can do for your country!" kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6nEZXt6nMuKfNU

[@Thecarlosbrochannel]

HEY GUYS REMEMBER THIS, MOST MIGRANTS COME FROM SOUTHERN CENTRAL AMERICA NOT MEXICO...

[@giselleb519]

its sad to see my parents country to be so dangerous, i wanted to travel to honduras to see my grandparents but its difficult with all the violence going on

[@St3p_h]

My family is from San Pedro Sula. We had family flee and get murdered if they don’t pay renta meaning rent to the gang members there. 18th and Ms 13.

[@tminajvirginia8543]

Send them To Canada and Western Europe!! America just had a Major economic crisis!! We don't need to have a Larger one!! Immigrants are over populating states.. Virginia used to have 6 million people, now it has 8 because of DC

[@anthonyreyes9215]

am half Honduran am not shame of it

[@baleada0073]

Be proud Honduras is a beautiful country with a rich history, culture and beautiful nature, Honduras by the way has the best beaches in Central America

[@TheBoonWorld]

Sneaking into a country doesn't make you a migrant anymore than breaking into a house makes you part of the family.

[@jessesauceda8695]

I visited San Pedro Sula in 2014 and it was one scary place I will Never go again but I would go to Roatan island in Honduras I feel safe there.

[@sabinadonofrio8863]

Why don't you tell them who supported the coup??

[@rainmanxqupe8442]

NICE SMILES I SEE BUT I PAID TAXES TO GET HELP AND I WAS BORN IN USA AND RAISED IN USA SO WHERES MY FAIR SHARE OF THE PIE? I LOST MY HOME IN HURRICANE HARVEY AND AM STILL OUT CAMPING. BECAUSE IM A SINGLE MALE. IM AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DECK , BUT AMERICA IS ALLOWING AND LURING WOMEN WITH KIDS HERE TO TAKE CARE OF THEM AND PLACE ILLEGALS IN FRONT OF ME. WHAT TAXES HAVE THEY PAID? IM DISABLED AND PAID TAXES 54 YEARS. WHERES MY SLICE? DO I HAVE TO GO TO MEXICO AND CROSS OVER ILLEGALLY TO GET A FARE DEAL? REALLY? IF FEMA AND RED CROSS DONT HAVE ENOUGH TO TAKE CARE OF USA BORN CITIZENS WHERE ARE THEY GETTING ENOUGH MONEY TO TAKE CARE OF ILLEGALS? HOW DOES THAT WORK?

[@MphoMpati]

Why go to America when Mexico is close by or Chile, Brazil etc

[@romanaguilar3764]

Agree mexico is better now.Way much better and they will not get racial hatred.But even in mexico they are deporting them back.

[@JediAlwaysWin]

You are really uneducated. Mexico is close but Chile and Brazil? Good luck getting through the Peruvian mountains to reach Chile. Brazilians speak portuguese so spainish is kinda useless there.

[@MphoMpati]

JediAlwaysWin Uneducated is a bit harsh, especially because you don't even know me. I am not an expert on these places, that is why I asked.

[@JediAlwaysWin]

Its basic geography though. The school system fails us again. :(

[@MphoMpati]

JediAlwaysWin I didn't do Geography, I did Economics instead.

[@helviesmithe7717]

im mexican and i should say that now i live in belize . and life here is much better than in mexico guatemala and hunduras😍 amo a belice😍😍

[@jorgesilverio3641]

Lmfao you’re not Mexican Forsure. Mexico much better than belize

[@WessCNY]

Honestly, why do people who can barely afford to feed themselves keep having more kids?

[@marcusmagice]

WessCNY Exactly

[@e.l5469]

your an idiot! wesCny

[@Aquariusfart]

Stfu my guy

[@IlhaamOR]

Birth control is not even freely available or cheap in the US; this woman does not have enough to feed her family let alone birth control

[@kckdude913]

I know, right? And why don't they use newer cellphones too while they're at it? Why can't that just be exactly like us?

[@bobingalls4643]

it is sad and unfortunate. However, the poor of the world is NOT America's responsibility or duty to take them all in. We have laws and borders. I would like to see Christians and churches in wealthy countries do a lot more as far as helping the poor out.

[@siddharthmudgal1000]

Problem is the attitude these people have After growing up they talk about community community which they came running from, they carry lot of attitude and act all bad If you came for refuge than be kind try to learn from the people who are doing better and providing you food, what is all this tradition and community when your country is fucked up

[@OpulentWife]

I don't see how migration solves Honduras' problem. Fix your country and then people will be able to function in a society best suited for them. The USA has its own issues

[@byronchavarria4954]

It’s Caused By The Civil War In The 1980s

[@inaudibleuk]

Awfully scored episode, its difficult to listen to the dialogue sometimes

[@mrpersianality6363]

So the answer is for them to come to the US illegally so that they can be cheap labor for businesses that refuse to hire Americans and pay a legal wage?? LMFAO And the kid who gets an education? Instead of helping his community he leaves the country.... ROTFLMFAO

[@robertmasina7388]

Whatever the conditions in Honduras, shouldn't the government and law enforcement combined there deal with that?

[@jackhoff3910]

There are dozens of South American countries they could immigrate to and each would be a vast improvement on their living situation. Why must they invade a culture that is nothing like theirs and does not want them there?

[@AndrewHokanson]

URG THESE COMMENTS MAKE ME MAD. ITS FUCKING DANGEROUS IN HONDURAS, WE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED REFUGEES AND BE ABLE TO LEAVE QUICKLY. AND OF COURSE WE COME HERE TO MAKE MONEY, THEN SEND IT BACK, BECAUSE OUR FAMILIES BACK HOME ARE STILL IN POVERTY.

[@AndrewHokanson]

***** We pay taxes, that's how.

[@AndrewHokanson]

***** THERES A REASON WHY EVERY COUNTRY ON EARTH HATES PEOPLE FROM THE US. THEYRE ALMOST ALL IGNORANT RACISTS LIKE YOU.

[@lorelyrayzuniga9447]

not evreyone hates it you idiot, some ppl actually think it´s the lan of freedom

[@msokiedokie123]

How do you have a computer?

[@lorelyrayzuniga9447]

***** ooohhh look it´s trying to get attention!! poor little thing aww, you are boring me btw but if you keep the hard work as a troll,you may get the Attention your mother didn´t give you k

[@cynthiamims4464]

United States Government and Chicago official are serving Chicago community the same thing. Proverty No good Jobs . Packed community with no resources... I love my City and because I stayed there over 30 years but the opportunity is very lack and the killing are very high-tension.... I pray to our Father that he saves our community and restore the royal within them

[@KaraokePubmain]

There must be a leader who will rise and bring your country to its feet again. Its just a matter of when. Peace and love for the Hondurans from the Philippines.

[@gyabaaadutwumwaa6583]

My question is why? Why all these killings coz no one has given any reasons so far. So the gangs just kill because they can?

[@steeliron6736]

Gangs are powerfully groups inserted on the police and government, they kill to control to maintain their power and illegal activities.

[@Collector1296]

8:53 Democrat's future right here people.

[@mexjmort]

Honduras has the smartest children in the world They travel at 4 years old all the way across Mexico The families must pay the MS 13 to cross mexico

[@1americanatlarge]

at 1;20 they show a picture of a couple women he said its woman and children as they show a train going by with all young men on it

[@stanblackpink4604]

The priviledge white people in this comment section, wheww you would assume that they would use their privilege and actually get educated on what's going on with Honduras and how the united states is also one of the reasons on why it's the way it is. Some of yall need to be empathetic

[@addisonwelsh]

Funny how you people complain about us being privileged and say we need to fix it, yet you never talk about how to fix it. If you're telling us we should do it, then I'd assume you have a solution. Oh, and it's not our country, so it's not our problem.

[@stanblackpink4604]

@@addisonwelsh 😭😭 crying in my mentions. First off the US should stop meddling with Honduras since they're the reason why an incompetent bastard is in power. "Not our country not our problem" And yet you're meddling and choosing a country that isnt yours, gotta laugh at that. It's not like the USA has been improving lately either. Literally research yourself on what the USA be doing. Also the "you people" how classy, the xenophobia is showing.

[@addisonwelsh]

@@stanblackpink4604 When I said "you people" I was referring to the keyboard warriors who spend all their time reee-ing about America, not Hondurans. "It's not like the USA has been improving lately either." Our economy is at an all time high. Unemployment is at an all time low. Minority unemployment is also at an all time low. Please explain to me how that is not an improvement.

[@stanblackpink4604]

@@addisonwelsh 😭😭 I'm literally Honduran but go off lmao outta my mentions. And those "key board warriors" usually say exactly what my Honduran parents say about the USA choosing the president for Honduras. Oop my bad I wasnt thinking about the economy at all when I was typing lmao. You should stop being mad when people say the truth about America luv.

[@addisonwelsh]

@@stanblackpink4604 Calling me "luv" is not helping your case. If you're gonna argue with someone, don't act superior to them, it's just gonna make them less likely to listen to you.

[@todo8328]

My eyes popped out my head in bewilderment at 9:08

[@aneshiadixon8762]

I have no sympathy. Its their country FIX IT!!! They just come to America and the same thing here.

[@darrellapple8980]

The United States needs to disengage in the middle east we are spending our blood and treasure in a part of the world that we really have no interest in, I mean really if Israel gets wiped out how will that affect me at all in my small south Dakota town lol. We need to start paying attention in our own hemisphere the central americans need a Marshall plan to help with the poverty and injustice there.

[@saharmehmood331]

Darrell Apfel United States fucked up Middle east . They want you all out America is a shit hole the whole world is suffering

[@sunkissedlotus]

I was fine until u said Marshall plan. Nope.

[@elysium1384]

The US still sends billions to the northern triangle in central America, so you are wrong. Plus Israel is not the only one recipient in aid in ME, Jordan and Egypt receive billions as do others. There are billlions also sent to Africa and Asia as well so your myopic view and focus on Israel is wrong. Even if you stopped aid in ME, that won’t solve northern triangle central America problems, who are still given billions.

[@easternyankee2096]

Why doesn't the Government in Madrid , Spain help there Descendants ?

[@cathykristensen4440]

this is really messed up.

[@leilanikuuipo6004]

Americans absolutely should not spend our taxes in Congress trying to figure out why Hondurans are illegally entering Mexico. Trying to come to America illegally of course isn't going to help them at all. They come w/ no papers, no ID's then expect to enter. Apparently none of them got the memo, we're Americans don't want our taxes being spent on illegals. The process required is they get to an American Embassy and apply like the rest of the world and you can only enter is accepted on a merit system. No harm wished on anyone, prayers lifted.

[@fourthagpalo6701]

I am still lucky not to have lived in this country. Thought mine's the worst. Where's the President?

[@SuperSanic..]

This is the result of US imperialism in Latin America. In 2008 US backed coup took place in Honduras and as a result military thugs came to Power by kicking the Elected president into Exile. His only fault was planning to turn US military base into civilian Airport, Since Honduras could not afford to make a new airport. But, US shamelessly kicked the Country into poverty and problems that we see Today and Refugee crisis is one of them.

[@TheBright01Star]

The guy's english is pretty good, Im impress!

[@jenniferdeases4454]

Always be great full for what u have cause remember there someone that has it worse and I believe they have it worse... they have to be scared every second min of the day something has to change for these people so sad breaks my heart 😢😔💔💔we need to pray for them😇💖💫🌈🌹

[@Josepl8555]

Okay this was very poorly researched. First off crime started to rise afterPresident Maduro left office under Manuel Zelaya, secondly the Drug lords moved into Honduras during Zelayas governance exacerbating the already poorly managed government of Zelaya. I could go on and on but surely people can do there own research and stats. Very disappointed instead of looking to solve the issues in Honduras this video turnes out to be more propaganda with half truths.

[@sleepy1760]

So ur telling me that the Local Gang members are stronger than the country military, army, navy ,special forces come on now

[@donna713]

It’s a very sad situation. I hope that the leaders of Honduras get a grip on a fair system for all their people. To let your people down is a real shame and to force them to leave because you can’t treat them with dignity is even sadder.. As far as the USA goes, most of us have a humanitarian heart but we are a democracy and some citizens don’t want to be financially responsible and they have a say in our democracy. we can’t keep the gates open for all to come in. We have to do our due diligence also. I believe in miracles .. I believe that the good men of Honduras should revolt, think of a strategized plan.. and take their country back. Sometimes the only way from keeping sinful people from hurting the innocent is by going to war.