Illegal migration is the situation of people who are in a country, whose status is not in accordance with the legal requirements of that country. The risks that illegal migrants run are very high, mainly due to long walks and insecurity during the trip caused by thugs, or by the coyotes themselves who are not interested in the well-being of the migrant on a journey that is life or death. in addition, the risk they run of being detained by the immigration authority at all times.

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The main cause of illegal migration is the search for better job opportunities due to the lack of economic resources in their country. Among other causes are those related to violence, often caused by gangs, wars and political crises, which forces them to migrate and seek better conditions in other countries. On the other hand, there is also the desire and need to reunite with relatives who have left before.