There has been an influx of undocumented single mothers from Mexico and Central America to the United States in recent years. What are the factors driving this phenomenon?

Discuss how Enrique and Lourdes’s relationship demonstrates how abandonment and immigration affect families. How does Lourdes view her experiences with migration? How does this differ from Enrique’s perspective of her actions?

What is Enrique’s motivation for traveling to the United States? How does this relate to broader trends in US immigration?