After deportation from US, Mexican ‘retornados’ struggle to rebuild their lives

They once chased the American dream. Now, thousands of Mexicans are being deported back to a country they barely remember, or never even knew. According to Mexican government figures, more than 100,000 Mexicans have been expelled under US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown since January. The initial shock of returning is just the beginning – the real struggle comes as they try to rebuild their lives. FRANCE 24’s Laurence Cuvillier and Matthieu Comin report, with Ed Augustin.

Source: France 24

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