2-Year-Old Migrant Found Alone at U.S. Border With Note for Parents

The child, part of a group of 60 unaccompanied minors, highlights the risks faced by children in dangerous migration journeys.

A 2-year-old girl from El Salvador was found by Texas authorities at the U.S.-Mexico border carrying a note with a name and phone number, traveling alone to reunite with her parents in the U.S.
She was among over 200 migrants, including 60 unaccompanied minors, apprehended in Maverick County, Texas, on November 24, 2024.
Officials and advocates have raised concerns over the exploitation and trafficking risks faced by unaccompanied minors, with hundreds of thousands reportedly unaccounted for after entering the U.S.
Critics blame U.S. immigration policies for incentivizing dangerous journeys, while advocates call for stronger safeguards to protect vulnerable children.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to prioritize border security, with plans for increased deportations and enhanced oversight of migration cases.