Central American Migrants and 'La Bestia' Comprehension Questions (copy)

Group 1

• The trains are painted with colorful designs.

• The trains are known for their luxurious accommodations.

• People talk badly about the trains.

• The trains are known by a common name among people.

• Riding on 'La Bestia' is a dangerous journey for Central American immigrants.

• 'La Bestia' is a popular mode of transportation for tourists in Mexico.

• The Mexican government has implemented measures to improve safety on 'La Bestia.'

• Central American immigrants face little opposition when boarding 'La Bestia.'

• Up to half a million Central American immigrants each year climb aboard freight trains, colloquially referred to as 'La Bestia,' on their journey to the United States.

• These cargo trains, which transport goods northward for export, have no passenger cars, so migrants ride on top of them, facing dangers like amputation or death if they fall.

• In the past, Central Americans encountered little opposition from public authorities when crossing into Mexico and boarding a freight train.

• However, in July 2014, the Mexican government implemented measures to prevent migrants from riding the trains, such as increasing border patrols and speeding up the trains.

• Mexico actively supports and helps the migrants.

• Mexico ignores or overlooks the presence of the migrants.

• Mexico closely monitors and regulates the movement of the migrants.

• Mexico opposes and obstructs the migrants' journey.

• Mexico openly welcomes and encourages the migrants' passage.

• Scrutiny

• Garner

• Accused

• Conduit

• Crisis