Anti-trafficking activist Jaco Booyens reveals a chilling “slave ledger” used by smugglers to control migrants crossing the southern border. He discovers a slave ledger that details the names and debts of traffickers. Smugglers charge approximately $8,500 per person, which does not include the Interest Repayment Plans that the trafficker must repay. Security continues to be a major issue in this presidential election.
The Shocking Discovery of a “Slave Ledger”
Jaco Booyens, a well-known anti-sex trafficking activist, has exposed a disturbing practice used by smuggling cartels at the United States’ southern border. Booyens discovered what he calls a “slave ledger” among a group of migrants, which detailed the names of children and the amounts owed for their illegal transport into the country. This ledger clearly demonstrates the calculated and inhumane nature of human trafficking operations.
According to the ledger, smugglers typically charge around $8,500 per person, with families often able to pay only small amounts up front. The remaining balance bears exorbitant interest rates, trapping migrants in a cycle of debt and exploitation.
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Cruel Economics of Human Trafficking
The discovery of this ledger reveals the cold, profit-driven mentality that fuels human trafficking syndicates. Migrants are treated as commodities, their lives assigned monetary values. This dehumanization is at the heart of the trafficking industry, allowing smugglers to exploit vulnerable people with impunity.
“This is how they operate. The amount is around $8,500. Then whatever portion they can pay. Now, some of these families pay $50.” Jaco Booyens.
Once in the United States, migrants are tracked down by cartels and forced to repay their debts through a variety of methods, including prostitution or labor. The threat of violence against themselves or their families enforces compliance, resulting in a modern form of slavery.
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Border Crisis and Its Political Implications
The ongoing southern border crisis has contributed to an increase in smuggling activities. While the Biden administration has targeted transnational smugglers, critics claim that “open borders” policies have inadvertently encouraged illegal migration. This has resulted in a rise in human trafficking and exploitation of vulnerable populations.
Border security and immigration reform are key issues in the upcoming presidential election. Recent polls show that former President Trump is ahead of Vice President Harris on this issue, highlighting the public’s concern about the current state of border control and its implications for national security.
Calls for Systematic Change and Stricter Enforcement
Booyens emphasizes the urgent need for systemic change in order to effectively combat human trafficking. He advocates for strict enforcement of existing US immigration laws as a critical step in preventing illegal migration and breaking the demand cycle for trafficked individuals, particularly children.
The release of the “slave ledger” serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of lax border policies and sophisticated trafficking networks. It emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive immigration reform strategy that prioritizes national security as well as the protection of vulnerable migrants from exploitation.
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- Anti-trafficking activist exposes how ‘slave ledger’ is being used by smugglers to control migrants
- Anti-trafficking activist exposes how ‘slave ledger’ is being used by smugglers to control migrants
