JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Bloody Business at the Border: Thousands of Mexicans routinely cross into Texas to sell their plasma for cash. Is that arrangement symbiotic--or exploitative?

  • Published In: Texas Monthly, 2023, v. 51, n. 7. P. 79 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Nelsen, Aaron 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the practice of Mexicans crossing the border into Texas to sell their plasma for cash. It explores the experiences of individuals like Carolina, who work in maquiladoras in Mexico and supplement their income by donating plasma in the United States. It discusses the process of plasma donation, the reasons people engage in this practice, and the financial incentives involved.

Additional Information

  • Source:Texas Monthly. 2023/07, Vol. 51, Issue 7, p79
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0148-7736
  • Accession Number:164542300

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