Discovery en Español celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Objetivo: el norte – Sunday, September 22

The Emmy-nominated original production Objetivo: el norte travels to the Arizona desert to tell the story of two young people who follow their family tradition of making the treacherous journey across the US-Mexico border.  The program features an interview with a “coyote” about the trafficking in human lives as well as the views of opponents who see immigrants as invaders taking away jobs that belong to American workers.

Deportados – Sunday, September 29

With exclusive access to the South Texas detention center, Deportados presents the true stories of illegal immigrants waiting to be deported from the United States.  This one-hour special also documents immigration raids and the activities of Border Patrol and immigration agents.

La ruta de la muerte – Sunday, September 15

In this original production, Discovery en Español follows a group of migrants as they travel across Mexico along one of the most dangerous routes in the world to pursue the dream of finding a better life in the United States.

Featured Programming:

• La ruta de la muerte – Sunday, September 15: In this original production, Discovery en Español follows a group of migrants as they travel across Mexico along one of the most dangerous routes in the world to pursue the dream of finding a better life in the United States. 
• Objetivo: el norte – Sunday, September 22: The Emmy-nominated original production Objetivo: el norte travels to the Arizona desert to tell the story of two young people who follow their family tradition of making the treacherous journey across the US-Mexico border.  The program features an interview with a “coyote” about the trafficking in human lives as well as the views of opponents who see immigrants as invaders taking away jobs that belong to American workers. 
• Deportados – Sunday, September 29: With exclusive access to the South Texas detention center, Deportados presents the true stories of illegal immigrants waiting to be deported from the United States.  This one-hour special also documents immigration raids and the activities of Border Patrol and immigration agents. 
• Viviendo en las sombras – Sunday, October 6: This original production profiles the lives of illegal immigrants who live clandestinely in fear of being deported while doing their best to raise their children and continuing to dream of a better future.  Viviendo en las sombras also presents interviews with the lawmakers and community leaders who are a crucial part of the debate about immigration.