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Honduras - A Country in Transition

A youngster leaves the dump after sifting through the garbage at the dump in Crematorio, Honduras looking for things he can sell, eat or wear. Honduras is considered the third poorest country in the Western Hemisphere (Haiti, Nicaragua). With over 50% of the population living below the poverty line and 28% unemployed, Hondurans frequently turn to illegal immigration as a solution to their desperate situation. The Department of Homeland Security has noted an 95% increase in illegal immigrants coming from Honduras between 2000 and 2009, the largest increase of any country.

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Honduras - A Country in Transition
A youngster leaves the dump after sifting through the garbage at the dump in Crematorio, Honduras looking for things he can sell, eat or wear. Honduras is considered the third poorest country in the Western Hemisphere (Haiti, Nicaragua). With over 50% of the population living below the poverty line and 28% unemployed, Hondurans frequently turn to illegal immigration as a solution to their desperate situation. The Department of Homeland Security has noted an 95% increase in illegal immigrants coming from Honduras between 2000 and 2009, the largest increase of any country.
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