Riding Mexico's Deadly Migrant Train: The Beast

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63 min, 29 sec

A detailed recount of a perilous journey on a train known as 'The Beast', which migrants use to travel towards the USA.

Summary

  • The journey highlights the dangers faced by migrants, including the risks of falling from the train, being kidnapped, robbed, or dying from exposure to the elements.
  • Migrants from various countries share their harrowing experiences and the reasons behind their desperate attempts to reach the United States.
  • The video captures the reality of the migrant crisis, the challenges faced at various checkpoints, and the solidarity among the migrants.
  • Despite the hardships, the journey is also marked by moments of humanity and kindness from both the migrants and the locals offering help.

Chapter 1

Introduction to 'The Beast'

0:00 - 1 min, 32 sec

Introduction to the dangers of the migrant journey on 'The Beast', a freight train in Mexico.

Introduction to the dangers of the migrant journey on 'The Beast', a freight train in Mexico.

  • The train, known as 'The Beast', poses life-threatening risks to migrants clinging to it.
  • The name 'The Beast' comes from the dangers associated with the journey, including falls, kidnappings, robberies, and the harsh elements.

Chapter 2

Illegal Crossing into Mexico

1:35 - 2 min, 46 sec

Illegal entry into Mexico using boats and avoiding immigration officials.

Illegal entry into Mexico using boats and avoiding immigration officials.

  • The journey continues with an illegal crossing from Guatemala into Mexico via boats.
  • Avoidance of immigration officers is necessary due to a lack of legal entry documents.

Chapter 3

Life in a Migrant Town

4:21 - 3 min, 10 sec

Exploring the daily life in a migrant town on the border of Guatemala and Mexico.

Exploring the daily life in a migrant town on the border of Guatemala and Mexico.

  • The town is a hub for migrants, with many Venezuelans waiting to continue their journey.
  • Local hospitality towards migrants includes providing food and a place to wash and rest.

Chapter 4

Search for 'The Beast'

7:31 - 4 min, 24 sec

The search for 'The Beast' to continue the journey north.

The search for 'The Beast' to continue the journey north.

  • Traveling to various towns in search of the freight train.
  • Encounters with locals and authorities while attempting to locate and board the train.

Chapter 5

Mistaken Location and Redirect

11:54 - 46 sec

A mistake leads to a wrong town, requiring redirection to the correct train location.

A mistake leads to a wrong town, requiring redirection to the correct train location.

  • Upon realization of being in the wrong town, quick adjustments are made to find the correct train departure point.
  • The decision is made to take a taxi to the correct location to catch 'The Beast'.

Chapter 6

Boarding 'The Beast'

12:40 - 1 min, 7 sec

Boarding 'The Beast' and the start of the train journey.

Boarding 'The Beast' and the start of the train journey.

  • Finally locating 'The Beast' and witnessing migrants attempting to board the fast-moving train.
  • The tense and risky process of jumping onto the train is captured.

Chapter 7

Life on the Train

13:47 - 5 min, 0 sec

Experiencing life on the train and the kindness of locals.

Experiencing life on the train and the kindness of locals.

  • Migrants share space with families and children, all seeking a new life in the USA.
  • Locals show compassion by providing food and warm clothing to the migrants on the train.

Chapter 8

Arrival in Northern Mexico

18:47 - 3 min, 30 sec

Arrival in Monteray, Northern Mexico, and the decision to leave 'The Beast'.

Arrival in Monteray, Northern Mexico, and the decision to leave 'The Beast'.

  • After a grueling night, a decision is made to leave the train due to delays and seek alternative transportation to the border.
  • The harsh living conditions of migrants in Monteray are revealed.

Chapter 9

Final Stretch to the Border

22:17 - 41 min, 6 sec

The final stretch towards the US border and reflections on the journey.

The final stretch towards the US border and reflections on the journey.

  • The border wall is reached, symbolizing the end of the migrants' arduous journey.
  • The emotional impact of the journey is acknowledged, with hopes for the migrants' futures.

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