U.S. wants to build a “great wall” on the border with Mexico

This is what the U.S. southernmost boundary with Mexico looks like. The U.S. intends to reinforce the border with stronger fortifications in an attempt to stop the flow of illegal immigrants. Each mile of the “wall” will cost $16 million.

Some “suspicious” vehicles are searched especially thoroughly at entrance points to the U.S. The main aim is to prevent drug trafficking.

A Mexican border guard. According to the 2006 law signed by then-President George W. Bush, the reinforced fortifications built along certain sections of the U.S.-Mexican border will stretch approximately 1,100 km. The “fence” will cover one third of the 3,360 kilometer U.S.-Mexican border.

The checkpoint between Brownsville in the U.S. and the industrial town of Matamoros in Mexico. Many Mexican residents go back and forth across the U.S. border every day to get to work or school.

On the Mexican side of the border, street vendors and beggars try to make some money while cars wait in line at the checkpoint.

Americans returning home are offered cheap souvenirs and musical instruments while they sit in their cars.

Some primitive assembly lines in Mexico are located outdoors.

Chairs for America. Almost everything produced in the border town of Matamoros is destined for the United States.

A seller of souvenirs in the Mexican town of Matamoros.

Only fish do not recognize the border between the United States and Mexico.