Question
Which factor BEST explains the recent increase in the number of undocumented teenage immigrants in the United States from Central American countries?
A: Reunification with family already living in the United States
B: Improving educational opportunities
C: The search for better paying jobs and an increase in remittance size
D: Escalating gang violence
E: A lack of fear that they will be caught and returned home
A: Reunification with family already living in the United States
B: Improving educational opportunities
C: The search for better paying jobs and an increase in remittance size
D: Escalating gang violence
E: A lack of fear that they will be caught and returned home
Answers
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The factor that BEST explains the recent increase in the number of undocumented teenage immigrants in the United States from Central American countries is:
**D: Escalating gang violence**
Escalating gang violence in Central American countries, particularly in the Northern Triangle (Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala), has been a significant push factor, driving many teenagers to flee their homes in search of safety and a better life. While factors such as family reunification and economic opportunities also play a role, the immediate threat posed by violence is often the most compelling reason for their migration.
**D: Escalating gang violence**
Escalating gang violence in Central American countries, particularly in the Northern Triangle (Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala), has been a significant push factor, driving many teenagers to flee their homes in search of safety and a better life. While factors such as family reunification and economic opportunities also play a role, the immediate threat posed by violence is often the most compelling reason for their migration.