Guatamala's Human Trafficking Crisis: Exposés, Scandals, and Government Failures

"Ryan Matta Media: Operation Amber Alert," A Deep Dive into Corruption and Human Suffering.

In November 2024, investigative journalist Ryan Matta released the groundbreaking documentary Operation Amber Alert at RyanMattaMedia, uncovering the disappearance of approximately 323,000 migrant children. The film provides an in-depth look at collusion between cartels and U.S. governmental systems, exposing significant failures in border and trafficking enforcement. The documentary has amassed over 2 million views in its first month on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, reigniting public outrage over human trafficking.

Matta’s work also highlights the U.S. government’s complicity, particularly under the Biden administration. Most agree, President Biden signaled a wide-open border policy to the world, not to mention the free payday promised to illegals upon arrival to the U.S. Among them, 400,000 to 500,000 children are now unaccounted for, after entering DHS/HHS custody, many falling victim to trafficking networks. Most of them will never be seen again, according to experts, many are already dead. Let me emphasize this very important point, once these Unaccompanied Children, also known as UAC’s, enter the custody of the United States Department of Homeland Security, they became the property of, and the responsibility of, the United States Government. How do nearly half a million children just disappear? As you are reading this, safe at home with your children, these child victims are facing unimaginable horrors, including but not limited to, years of repeated sexual exploitation, sometimes up to 20-30 times a day. Then, once they are no longer deemed a satisfactory product for the sex-slavery trade, they are discarded or sold for organ harvesting.

Matta has also released two prior documentaries, #Trafficked and #Invaded, which delve into border crises and trafficking networks. To follow his groundbreaking investigations, visit him on X at RyanMattaMedia, Rumble (click for links). His first two documentaries are at thisistreason.com.

NGO Scandals in Guatemala involving child trafficking:

In April 2024, Guatemalan authorities raided the offices of several NGOs, including Save the Children, Changing the Way We Care, the World Childhood Foundation, ARISE Adelente, and La Unión del Pueblo Entero (L.U.P.E.). These organizations, many of whom are funded by U.S. grants, face allegations of child trafficking. Save the Children, active in Guatemala since 1976, denied any wrongdoing, but the raids highlighted systemic oversight failures: AP News, 09/10/2024: save-the-children-denies-child-trafficking-allegations-in-guatemala. It is laughable the denial they are attempting while teams of journalists and researchers, both nationally and internationally, are continuously providing proof of their complicity.

The Scale of Human Trafficking:

Human trafficking generates an estimated $150 billion to $236 billion annually, estimates vary, making it one of the world’s most lucrative criminal industries. The United States is the largest consumer of trafficking victims, with high demand fueling exploitation. Some of the top U.S. cities plagued by trafficking include:

• Los Angeles, California

• San Diego, California

• San Francisco, California

• Houston, Texas

• New York City, New York

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Las Vegas, Nevada

• Miami, Florida

• Chicago, Illinois

• Washington, D.C.

This demand perpetuates suffering worldwide, with traffickers targeting vulnerable populations to meet the illicit market’s needs. A more complete list of the top 20 cities/states can be found at World Population Review (click for link).

A Government Complicit in Failure:

Matta’s documentary underscores systemic failures in U.S. border policies under the Biden administration. The open-border approach has emboldened traffickers and overwhelmed enforcement agencies. Vice President Kamala Harris, tasked with addressing the crisis, has been criticized for inaction and ineffective leadership as border czar.

The result is catastrophic. Policies meant to reverse Trump-era enforcement measures have created a crisis of unprecedented scale, allowing traffickers to exploit the chaos. The human cost—measured in the suffering of trafficked children—is incalculable.

Renewed Hope with New Leadership:

As President Trump prepares to return to office, his strong cabinet picks offer hope for change. Todd Homan, an advocate for border security, and Kash Patel, known for his national security expertise, bring experience and resolve to combat human trafficking.

The Path Forward:

The trafficking crisis demands immediate and comprehensive action:

• Accountability: NGOs and U.S. agencies must be held accountable for misuse of funds and oversight failures.

• Enforcement: Strengthen border policies to disrupt trafficking networks.

• Victim Support: Dedicate resources to finding, rehabilitating, and supporting survivors.

Conclusion: A Pivotal Moment:

Human trafficking is a $236 billion industry, thriving in part due to U.S. demand and government failures. Ryan Matta’s exposés reveal the human cost of this crisis, from systemic corruption to the suffering of hundreds of thousands of children. As Trump’s administration steps in, the world will be watching. Meaningful change is essential, and the stakes are too high for continued inaction.