In truth, he was looking for cash to pay a smuggler to take him to the United States. The ruse worked, and the bank, Banrural, one of Guatemala’s largest financial institutions, — approved a construction loan for about $5,700. Days later, the government worker sneaked across the southwest border of the United States with the help of a smuggler. This is “the easiest way of achieving the American dream,” said the 30-year-old government worker, who now lives in New York and works in construction. Some poor Guatemalans lack sufficient collateral or bank connections to secure a bank loan.

Source: bd News24 November 06, 2019 08:37 UTC