2024-10-26
19 分钟Hello, I'm Sumi Somaskanda from the BBC World Service.
This is the global story.
For decades, the promise of the American dream has drawn people to the United States.
And for just as long, migration has been political.
Do not come.
Do not come.
And if they come back into our country, they will be told it is an automatic 10 year sentence in jail with no possibility of parole.
In recent elections, it's become a hot button issue.
Illegal immigration has made the southern border a lightning rod for fiery political debate in the US And a majority of Americans say the issue will inform how they vote.
But what's at stake for countries south of the US Border?
How might a Trump or Harris immigration policy impact their neighbors in Latin America and beyond?
Today we have another special pre election report looking at America's place in the world ahead of the election.
And with me is Bernd Debussmann who is covering the election and immigration for our digital team here in D.C.
and at this point, Bernie, I think it's fair to say you're a pretty familiar voice on this podcast.
Yeah, thanks for having me again.
And we also have sitting next to me here will Grant, the BBC's Mexico, Central America and Cuba correspondent who usually speaks to us from Mexico City.
But we're lucky to have you much.
Closer in D.C.
it's nice to see you again, Msumi.
Bernie, I want to start with you because immigration is a political issue in many countries.