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What's really happening at the US - Mexico border this election

One of the biggest election issues in this election is America's southern border, with Donald Trump riling up his base with threats of mass deportations if he wins.
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But in the last few months, crossings from Mexico into the US are actually at record lows, with the Democrats claiming credit.
But a far bigger effect is coming from the fear of being kidnapped or murdered by Mexico's cartels.
We took a ride on 'The Beast' - the goods train once packed with migrants, with the few still brave enough to risk the journey.
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