A group of 2,000 migrants from various countries embarked on a journey through Southern Mexico in an attempt to reach the U.S. border. Despite recent unsuccessful attempts by similar groups, these migrants are determined to continue their journey. The group, consisting of families, women with children, and adults, set out from Tapachula, a key entry point to Mexico's Southern border, before sunrise to avoid the scorching temperatures, aiming to cover a distance of 40 kilometers.
Encouraged by social media posts calling for a caravan, several hundred migrants crossed the Suchiate River, which serves as a natural border between Guatemala and Mexico. The timing of this new caravan coincides with U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Many migrants expressed concerns about the potential impact of a Donald Trump presidency, fearing stricter border policies.
While some migrants were unaware of Biden's announcement, others voiced their desire for Trump's defeat, citing his perceived hostility towards migrants. The formation of large migrant groups moving through Southern Mexico has become a regular occurrence in recent years, often in response to changes in regional migration policies.
These groups are sometimes organized by activists or migrants themselves who grow impatient waiting for legal documentation to travel within Mexico. One migrant mentioned that approximately 30 individuals are involved in organizing the current group's journey.
As the migrants passed by a closed migration checkpoint, they chanted slogans of unity and determination. The journey towards the U.S. border remains challenging and uncertain, with the migrants facing various obstacles along the way.
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