In Bordertown, Lauren Adrian arrives in the Mexican border town of Juarez ready to dig into the story of the murdered maquiladora factory workers. She teams up with a local newspaper reporter, Diaz (Antonio Banderas), who has been doggedly covering the issue for years. Together, they uncover a web of corruption involving the factory owners, police, and politicians. They face danger and threats as they try to find evidence to bring those responsible to justice.
Throughout the film, we see the brutal reality of life for the maquiladora workers. They work exhausting hours in dangerous conditions for little pay and face harassment and abuse from their supervisors. Lauren becomes deeply invested in the case and the women she meets, feeling a sense of responsibility to tell their stories and seek justice for them.
As Lauren and Diaz's investigation heats up, they face backlash from powerful people who want to keep their crimes hidden. The film ultimately highlights the devastating impact of corporate greed and government corruption on vulnerable workers and communities.