jennifer michie, motel with joint receiving the prize that effort to safeguard freedom of expression . those are the headlines this our upfront is next. ah, it every year in estimated 500000 people from central america attempt a dangerous journey crossing mexico to make it to the united states southern border . these migrants are often traffic extorted by criminal gangs and even kidnapped along the way. we'll look at what makes people sit out on such a perilous journey in the 1st place. but 1st, holland has deployed thousands of troops on its water with bella roost to keep out migrants were now stuck between both countries. 15 migrants have died at the border, and thousands of others have set up camps and below freezing temperatures. many are starving and in desperate need of humanitarian assistance. joining us to discuss the situation at the border. this week's headliner, marching, potato holdings, deputy minister of foreign affairs marching credits. thank you so much for joining us on up front and good afternoon. hello. thank you for having me right now. there are thousands of asyl