Enrique and the other travelers attempting to illegally cross the border face many dangers on their journey such as gangster robberies, immigration authorities, and lack of food and water. During his seventh attempt to cross the Mexico-United States border, Enrique was assaulted, brutally beaten, and robbed by a group of men on top of a train. Enrique was nearly killed, but he managed to escape by jumping off the train. However, the fall caused him to sustained grievous injuries to his leg and face. People seeking to cross the border must also face the challenge of avoiding immigration police. Enrique often made a mistake or trusted the wrong person and ended up getting caught by the authorities, resetting all his progress. Another danger that
