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What's the real story of the US-Mexico border wall?

Janina Semenova | Leonie von Hammerstein | Madelaine Pitt
August 13, 2024

Donald Trump promised to build a wall along the US-Mexico border. But the efforts to fortify it didn't start with him. Why are US politicians so fixated on this border? And if Trump didn't build the barriers, who did?

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DW correspondent and author Janina Semenova
Janina Semenova German journalist and editor with a special focus on Russia
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Mapped Out - Navigating a changing world

Do you find it hard to steer through a complex world mired in border disputes, land conflicts and wars over resources? You're not alone. Let's explore all things geopolitical together and chart possible solutions.

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