ICU: The increased numbers of people crossing into the USA is because of the absolute failure of their Govts to provide for the needs of their people.......there are more 3rd world countries south of Mexico then anywhere......the only thing keeping those people alive is the jungle.........shelter as well as food and water can be found Vs Africa where there is nothing but dirt!
A few years ago.....OK 12+ years ago.........more Mexicans where killed in gun fire because of the narco gangs then in all of the wars then taking place in the rest of the world..........many of these countries are either mostly or completely controlled by Narco Armies..........gangs who do whatever they want whenever they want too and if that means they want to rape your daughter, wife, mother and maybe your son......they will and there is nothing you can do........stand up and kill them yes.......but you wont live to see the next sunrise yourself.
In that case they sacrifice EVERYTHING and walk 1000+ miles and pay human traffickers THOUSANDS of dollars to help them get to a better place...........that shinning beacon on the hill.........you know that place........most Americans hate it here...........if only they REALLY knew how good we have it.