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by Icathian 2471 days ago
I think that distinction is strictly connotative. From pure definitions, human trafficking and "people smuggling" are synonymous.
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ajross 2471 days ago
No. "Human trafficking" is a term of art in the international community. It has a formal definition and standardized usage. The wikipedia page is as good an overview as any: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_trafficking
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dymk 2471 days ago
No, the definition of human trafficking is usually for the purpose of forced labor, which a coyote does not do.
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paleotrope 2471 days ago
The coyote just delivers the people to the people that use them for forced labor.
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