Two Young Girls from El Salvador Abandoned at Texas Border by Smuggler

The girls, aged 5 and 9, were found with handwritten notes containing contact information as unaccompanied minor crossings continue to rise.

Texas authorities discovered two young girls, ages 5 and 9, abandoned at the Eagle Pass border crossing by a smuggler who fled back to Mexico.
The girls, from El Salvador, were found holding handwritten notes with a U.S. address and phone number intended for authorities.
This incident highlights a growing trend of unaccompanied minors being left at the border with sponsor information, often facilitated by smugglers or cartels.
Reports indicate that over 529,000 unaccompanied migrant children have entered the U.S. under the Biden administration, with more than 320,000 untracked after entry.
Advocates warn that unaccounted-for children face heightened risks of trafficking, exploitation, and forced labor due to systemic gaps in oversight.