BBC News
By Bernd Debusmann Jr
BBC News, Washington
July 8, 2023
Stepping into the brown waters of the Rio Grande, a small group of migrants is all smiles as they look off into the distance – the end of their long and dangerous journey into the US is just hundreds of feet away.
“Crossing the river safely,” reads a message splayed across the top of the video, which includes the Spanish-language hashtag #AmericanDream. “Write to me and I’ll give you more information.”
The video is one of hundreds on social media that promise to help migrants start a new life in the US, securely and cheaply.