Enrique's Journey Lesson Plan

When migrants enter Chiapas, why do they say "now we face the beast"? What does the beast represent? By his eighth attempt, what has Enrique learned about the beast?

Chiapas is one of the most treacherous states the migrants must journey through. Bandits will rob people, police will shake them down, and street gangs may very well kill them. Enrique has learned not to take buses here because they pass through nine permanent checkpoints points. The trains pass through checkpoints as well, but it is possible to jump off the train and run around them. One should also never ride alone here due to the level of danger. It is also best to ride at night or in a fog, when it is...