The governments of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador are failing to protect their citizens, according to Amnesty International.
A recent report says violence has forced thousands to seek refuge in the US.
Some who have had their asylum claims rejected are now living in fear.
Al Jazeera’s David Mercer reports from Guatemala City.
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