Journalist Judith Torrea appeared live on her Instagram account, from the border bridge between Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, where she lives, and El Paso, Texas. With a cap over her long chestnut hair, she commented on the entry into the United States of a group of refugees who formed a line in front of the US border police (Customs and Border Protection, CBP): "Here's how you can get an asylum application in the United States, with an appointment on the CBP One mobile app, the only one that's free and official." She held out her microphone to the migrants to gather their impressions as they got so close to their goal. Some had waited over three months for this appointment, others two weeks, and all were exhausted but happy. Judith turned the camera toward herself and reminded her audience, who come from all over Latin America, of the risks of illegal crossings.

Almost daily, and sometimes several times a day, Spanish journalist Torrea posts live on her Instagram account "Judith en Juaritos," aimed at those who are in the process of migrating to the US from Ciudad Juárez, or who aspire to embark on this route, one of the most dangerous in migration. This audience passes around the name of the account, much as they would the address of a refuge. A quick glance at the comments on her videos confirms the refugees' gratitude: "Judith saved our lives," declared a Colombian couple; "Watch her live to learn all about migration in Ciudad Juárez," advised a Venezuelan; "She's our angel reporter," added another.

Every day, hundreds if not thousands of people arrive in Ciudad Juárez, on foot, by train, by bus, in an attempt to cross into the United States. "Most of them can't read, but they all have phones to watch the videos. I never imagined that this work could have such an impact on their lives. They have no idea of the dangers and scams of this border. What I'm doing is pioneering. It's an information service for the most vulnerable people: for them, not about them. I'm doing useful journalism, a real public service," explained the 50-something.

Torrea also travels along the border, in the Ciudad Juárez region. She describes the dangers and shares tips. Each time, she holds out her microphone to gather direct testimonies from migrants speaking to other migrants. She then pursues her investigations, turns to the authorities and searches for the missing persons reported to her. During these live broadcasts, asylum seekers and their families also take part, denouncing abuses or appealing for help in finding a loved one.

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