Thousands of migrants embarked on a new caravan from Chiapas with the goal of reaching Mexico City and subsequently crossing the border into the United States. Despite the stricter immigration policies imposed by President Donald Trump and the increase in deportations, migrants are moving, challenging these measures.
The administration of Mexico City's government head, Claudia Sheinbaum, presented the strategy ‘Mexico embraces you’ aimed at reintegrating Mexicans deported by Trump by offering them job promises, social programs, support for transportation across the country, and a card with an amount of 2,000 pesos.
This caravan arises following the cancellation of the CBP ONE application, which allowed migrants to apply for asylum in the United States. Faced with unemployment, insecurity in their home countries, and the hope of finding new opportunities to reach their destination, migrants decided to come together in this new attempt.
Among them is Yomely Daniela Blackaus Bodeen, a Honduran woman traveling with three children in search of better opportunities in the United States to fulfill her dream of buying a house for her mother. Her testimony reflects the diversity of motivations and needs that drive migrants to leave their homes in search of a more prosperous future.
Diego Armando Castillo, a Venezuelan migrant, explained the difficulties they face due to the closure of the CBP ONE application, which forces them to seek new alternatives to continue their journey. Despite the obstacles, these migrants continue their journey with determination and hope of achieving their goals, despite the challenges they encounter along the way.
The courage and perseverance of these migrants are evident in each step they take, demonstrating an unwavering determination to reach their dreams and overcome the adversities they face in their pursuit of a better life.
