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History: From these introduction we learn that the Devil's highway is an area or road many migrants follow. Though maybe not preferable they go through this area in order to illegally cross into the United States. The locals in these areas are starting believe that gods haunt this area. It's most likely do to the harsh conditions of this area and perhaps even when the first recorded death took place. Even now the highway is the cause of hundreds of deaths each year. These people walk on these roads and endure harsh conditions but some may never reach the end or return back.

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The men: The chapter cuts to five men walking throughout the Devil's Highway. These five men were unfortunate enough to be separated from their group rendering them lost. They're dehydrated and almost near death due to the inescapable heat on the highway. When arriving in an area known as the Vidrios Drag they hope to find border patrol. They wanted to get help for themselves and the group they were separated from. When found they were asked how many followed behind but they couldn't give a cohesive response. They would jump from seventeen to thirty and eventually one even believed there were 30 men behind him.

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The Border Patrol: Despite being glorified half the time these agents aren't well liked. Many communities despise them as the arrest and rescue of immigrants stopped the success of any person they caught. Especially agents of some latin origin as they are seen as traitors for stopping their own kind. Many of these agents are ex-military as well. Despite it being their job they would rather leave out bodies to decompose than to fill out a report. They are also known to harass and abuse their captives.

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The Yuma 14/Wellton 26: Dragging is explained on how immigrants crossing avoid their tracks to be followed. Tracks are especially looked for to see whether or not people have been crossing recently. Though dragging can be a problem for border patrol as they clear up tracks in order for them not to be followed. After finding 5 men in the Devil's highway the agents find out about the deaths of fourteen others who were traveling with the five men. Despite finding bodies they are barely recognizable and have little to no belongings to be identified by.

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There are many problems in Latin countries however this chapter focuses on Veracruz. There aren't many opportunities for making money especially with its economZy. The chapter also focuses in on a man known as Don Moi. He is known to be Americanized due to the fact that he has a big belly. He is a coyote and brokers the journey to the people who want to go to America.

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There are several gang like communities known as coyotes. They are usually well organized about their business as well. This chapter focuses on a specific group under a man known as Don Moi and his crew. Coyotes oversee and control every border crossing that were to take place.

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In this chapter a guide or "guia" known as Jesus is mentioned. He guides the Yuma 14/Welton 26 in the devil's highway. Though despite guiding them to opportunity he also guides their deaths. Guias are known to be the lowest level when smuggling people. These people they smuggle are known as "pollos". Guias are also very expendable in the smuggling business and are known to leave their pollos whenever they deem necessary.

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This chapter goes over the story of a man named Jesus. He also well known by others as the "guia". While growing up he wasn't as fortunate as others and led a poor life. He worked in a factory until he met someone who take him into another life. Rodrigo Maradona offers and takes Jesus into the gangster life. Jesus decides to stay in this life as he finally likes his lifestyle. He sees himself as a revolutionary when he smuggles people into the USA however he also led the Yuma 14/Wellton 26.

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Jesus or better known as Mendez is currently with someone named Maradona. In this chapter they are both waiting for their pollos to arrive in a motel. Mendez guides both the Yuma 14/Welton 26 but this is the last job he has before taking on that one. During this chapter they get caught all while Don Moi is in Sonoita with 26 recruits. These recruits are scheduled to cross the border on May 19th.

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In this chapter Mendez basically sees himself as the only guia there for the pollos he's taking. He couldn't find Maradona so he is left with Santos and Lauro who do not help him in their way. They all board their ride to the Devil's highway and eventually get off at their designated spot. Sooner than expected Mendez is surprised that they managed to arrive sooner than later. With this in mind he knows that they will get tired and sicker quickly with the heat. The group gets down and prepare their walk with snacks and drinks in their bag.

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In this chapter the group begins their way in the devil's highway. At some point Mendez gets scared because of some unknown light he saw. Because of this he scares the rest of the group now throwing them off track. Because of his bride Mendez doesn't want to admit that they're off track. WAY off track. But they continue until the sun begins to rise.

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During the chapter the group continues through the desert. Despite being lost they feel the need to continue down their path. As the heat and sun rise the effect on them would be extremely lethal. Throughout the days/hours they would experience every stage of hyperthermia. The first being heat stress, then fatigue, syncope, cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke. Walking through the desert each man faces their demise.

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Despite being extremely lost and experiencing hyperthermia they walkers continue trekking through the Devil's Highway. They realize that they're extremely lost and grow become frustrated with their situation. Some growing frustrated along with Santos split off into their own separate group. Their group has not been found.

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In this chapter it goes more in depth with the walkers with Mendez. They go into their background and motivation on what they want or hope to accomplish. Each has their own intention but with a similar goal of making money and providing to their family. At this point it isn't hard to realize how they were exploited as they state the amount they owe to Don Moi for this.

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At this point the walkers are tired of descending further into despair. They KNOW Mendez has no idea where they're going. They're lost and they're angry. They decide to go against Mendez and Lauro and demand water. Of course they agree to a price and Mendez along with Lauro go and head off to get water for the walkers. They make their promises but never return. At a breaking point, the walkers finally decide to walk north since that's where Mendez has escaped for.

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The walkers decided to try and find Mendez but unfortunately they fail. As there effort is put to waste they decide to walk back. The group at this point has to walk back about ten miles. They all try one final attempt to get help they start a fire. By doing this they hope to signal anyone in the border control. The men are each in different states mentally and physically. On Tuesday May 22nd the remaining walkers surrender themselves to the harsh weather.

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The next day on May 23rd is the death or salvation day for the walkers who remain. There are some signs that Agent Mike F is able to see. He then finds some of the remaining walkers and the men see the helicopters. The surviving men accept la migra and are happy for the help. Mendez is involved in the rescue. From there the men are lifted up to safety. These survivors are the ones who pieced together the story of the Wellton 26/Yuma 14.

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Chapter 15: Aftermath (part 1: p. 179-186

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Chapter 15: Aftermath (part 1: p. 179-186

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Border towns pay the price of medical expenses for these walkers. There's a bout millions that are spent to take care of the walkers. As the men stay in the hospital to recover from their journey they are being questioned. Both the US and Mexican authorities ask questions that the men know enough not to snitch anyone out. However just because they wanted to avoid getting any form of payback from El Negro that didn't mean they couldn't point the finger. After all Mendez was still there. He had left them out to die and now the survivors seeked their revenge.

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chapter 15: Aftermath (part 2: p. 186-193

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chapter 15: Aftermath (part 2: p. 186-193

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As Rita Vargas appears she does everything she can to help the Yuma 14/Wellton 26. She accompanies the walkers who didn't make it back to Tuscon. On the other hand Mendez isn't exactly in the best situation. Each and every finger of the survivors are being pointed towards him. They blame him. In attempt to help himself he writes a letter. This letter has written his life that had let him to be in the desert in the first place. But there's no point as it never helped his cause.

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Still refusing to rat out the gang Mendez faces the unavoidable prosecution. He plays a major role in the Yuma 14/Wellton 26 so any attempt of even calling out the gang would simply mean he loses everything he has. His mother and girlfriend. Meanwhile the chapter cuts back to the bodies of the walkers. More money was being spent on them dead rather then alive when they needed the help in their communities. Back to Mendez during his prosecution he makes the final decision. To plead that he is guilty and serve his 16 years in the US.

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After sending Mendez to jail the chapter goes back to the men. They are able to stay in the United States. They're all offered jobs to stay in a meat packing plant. They would never have to be in such horrible conditions in the sun again. The aftermath of the incident had allowed for the US and Mexico to better relations until 9/11. After such event they tightened security and every agency worked in attempt to protect the borders from every single possible threat. However even then that would never be enough to stop the deaths continuing at the border.

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After the Yuma 14/Wellton 26 there were new additions to the highway. There were new water stations, safety towers, and emergency shelters. This only emerged after said tragedy of course. However this wouldn't please those who believed that undocumented immigrants were a problem. They saw them as people who cost the taxpayers and drained the system. However data against this idea shows that said immigrants actually bring more to the economy rather than take from them. However this is still an issue that is still discussed.