While the Super Bowl brought crowds to cheer on their teams, something darker was unfolding 1,000 miles away at the Mexican border.

There, a human trafficker named Memo, along with two Nicaraguan migrants, was playing a dangerous game to get people into the United States.

This operation, taking place on February 7, shows how deeply embedded smuggling rings operate under the radar.

A Smooth Start with Corrupt Help

Memo, a man with decades of experience in trafficking, started his journey in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, where he picked up two migrants who had paid $30,000 each to cross into the U.S. Armed with fake passports belonging to deceased American citizens, they made their way toward El Paso.

With the help of two corrupt U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, they managed to pass through the tight security of the border with ease, avoiding facial recognition cameras and passport checks.

Memo’s plan was clear: sneak across the border and make it to El Paso, all under the watchful eyes of his insiders. He explained how timing was crucial for his success.

With the right connections, he and his clients could evade immigration enforcement without raising suspicion.

The Border: A Game of Cat and Mouse

Memo’s operation relied heavily on a distraction.

Knowing the Super Bowl would capture the attention of border agents, he waited for the right moment—Sunday evening—to slip past new officers who were distracted by the game.

As the clock struck, he and his passengers made their move.

Memo admitted that the pressure had increased with Trump’s immigration crackdown.

His fees had doubled, but so had the risks.

Despite his attempt to distance himself from the brutal methods of cartel smuggling, Memo still depended on corrupt officials and a system that continues to exploit migrants desperate for a new life.

The Cost of Success in a Broken System

Memo’s operations, though seemingly smooth on the surface, come with a heavy moral cost.

He may justify his actions by claiming to offer a “VIP service,” but the reality for many migrants is far darker.

Exploited by cartels, traffickers, and corrupt officials, the journey for many illegal immigrants involves more than just crossing a border—it’s a matter of survival.

The situation is complicated further by the millions of dollars generated by human smuggling networks that span the U.S.-Mexico border.

Despite the tough talk from politicians like Donald Trump, Memo is confident that the trade will continue, regardless of the walls or obstacles put in place.

The Hidden Horror Behind the Border

As Memo and others like him continue to make money from the misery of migrants, the cartels are not far behind.

The Sinaloa cartel, known for its violent tactics and drug trafficking, is still deeply embedded in the border regions.

Their operations also involve sex trafficking, with women and children often paying the price for the cartel’s crimes.

At the border, rescue missions to save vulnerable migrants are a daily occurrence. U.S. border agents continue to fight a never-ending battle against the cartels, working to stop smuggling and human trafficking.

However, it’s a fight they may never fully win, as long as corruption and desperation persist on both sides of the border.

Memo’s Reflection on a Broken System

Despite the increasing obstacles, Memo remains firm in his belief that migration will always be about money. “It doesn’t matter how high Trump makes his wall,” he says, laughing.

“The Mexicans will just find an even longer ladder.”

In the end, for Memo and his network, it’s all about business—a business that profits from the pain and struggles of the people seeking a better life.

Whether or not Trump’s border measures will succeed in stopping the flood of illegal migration remains uncertain.

What is clear, however, is that the cycle of smuggling, exploitation, and human suffering continues, and individuals like Memo will find ways to profit from it as long as there is demand.

This article was published on TDPel Media. Thanks for reading!

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