What are branceros?

Answer 1

Branceros are individuals who engage in the illegal trafficking of migrants, often acting as intermediaries or guides for those seeking to cross borders, particularly from Central America into the United States. They typically charge high fees for their services and may exploit vulnerable migrants. The term is derived from the Spanish word "branco," which means "to branch out," reflecting the branching networks of such trafficking operations. Branceros operate within a larger, complex system of human smuggling and migration challenges.