The Neglected Border: Migration and Human Rights at Mexico's Southern Border The Harvard community has made this article openly available. Please share how this access benefits you. Your story matters Citation Bahena Juarez, Jessica. 2019. The Neglected Border: Migration and Human Rights at Mexico's Southern Border. Master's thesis, Harvard Extension School. 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