Question

What are the contributors for the increase of minors (under the age of 18) from Latin America entering the United States?

Answer 1

Even though the journey to the U.S. is gravely dangerous, these children are refugees fleeing the disastrous living situation, with extreme poverty, and the violence from the gangs.

In the United States, they can financially help their families, start a new life and escape from violence, death and powerlessness.