Ensalaco says the recent arrests reinforce the reality that human trafficking is not just an international problem, but also a local one affecting every community in the United States.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

"When we ask them what is the biggest problem in the local areas we find that security takes a back seat and issues like electricity, roads,water,and unemployment come up on top,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

"I think a solution to end this piracy, or to reduce it significantly, is possible and it should be done with cooperation of the local community, while at the same time addressing the root causes of the problem,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.30