This is well written, but you don't have to read far into it to discover how artful the writer is in concealing his prejudice. He's against border barriers. "Naco residents found their homes broken into by desperate migrants." The second illegal act these immigrants committed -- the first was crossing the border in violation of the law -- was breaking into somebody's home. But the author excuses this because they were "desperate." I daresay a sense of "desperation" lies behind any crime that is committed. People can't get what they want by legal means, so they rob the bank or otherwise take what they want.

Comprehensive and realistic look at the border wall. I'd hoped for more pictures from National Geographic, though.

The story was good at identifying some of the communities impacted by the US-MX border wall. It well-revealed a flavor of the division of Mexican communities, and the endurance of that culture. It only touched on economic factors, and omitted the legacy of the Native Americans impacted. It's time for an update, NG!