One of the biggest election issues in this election is America's southern border, with Donald Trump riling up his base with threats of mass deportations if he wins. [Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe] But in the last few months, crossings from Mexico into the US are actually at record lows, with the Democrats claiming credit. But a far bigger effect is coming from the fear of being kidnapped or murdered by Mexico's cartels. We took a ride on 'The Beast' - also known as the Death Train - the goods train once packed with migrants, with the few still brave enough to risk the journey. ------- Get more news at our site - https://www.channel4.com/news/ Follow us: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@c4news Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/channel4news/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Channel4News Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/