‘Our first day of freedom on American soil’on May 7, 2021 at 11:18 pm
Adrian Meza and his family from Nicaragua have just been released from detention by US border officials.
The US is experiencing a record number of migrants crossing the southern border. Most get expelled back to Mexico, but some seeking asylum get to stay.
We follow Adrian Meza and his family from Nicaragua as they navigate their first day after being released from detention. This is their journey.
Video by Angélica Casas and Patricia Sulbarán