Guatemala: familia recibe cadaver de joven muerto en desierto de Texas al viajar solo a EEUU

The transcript details the tragic story of a 15-year-old boy who died in the Texas desert while attempting to reach the United States alone. His body was returned to his family in Guatemala. The boy was the first adolescent to die in a wave of unaccompanied minors migrating to the U.S., driven by poverty, violence, and the hope of reuniting with family. The family invested $2,500 in the journey, a debt they still owe.

What was the age of the boy who died in the Texas desert while trying to reach the United States?

• 15 years old

• 20 years old

• 12 years old

• 18 years old

Where did the father of the deceased boy travel from to receive his son's body?

• Texas

• Mexico City

• San José, Las Flores

• Guatemala City

Where was the body of the boy handed over to his father?

• At the U.S. Embassy

• At the family's home

• At a small chapel near the airport

• At a hospital

What are some reasons mentioned for children traveling alone to the United States?

• Escaping poverty and violence

• Tourism

• Participating in sports events

• Seeking better education

How much money did the boy's family invest in his journey?

• $1,000

• $2,500

• $5,000

• $10,000