Tracking the Coyotes – Polleros, or those who make their living by outwitting immigration authorities, talk candidly about their skills and the benefits of their lucrative profession.
Tagged: beer, borderPosted on: October 16th, 2007“How do you distinguish, in this border town full of migrants, between would-be undocumented immigrants, or “pollos” and their smugglers, or “polleros”?
You have to go out at night. Take a walk around the plaza, passing by the City Hall. Pay attention to the shadows, the whiff of marijuana, a slight movement.
In the tranquil night, a trio of young men stand out, leaning against a building, smoking and drinking beer. It’s obvious why they are there, but they announce it anyway. “*
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