The caravan of immigrants in southern Mexico heads towards the United States this Monday (2) and walked to its next destination, Huehuetan, in Chiapas.
The , began its journey in the border city of Tapachula. They were escorted by municipal police and National Guard vehicles.
Immigrants, especially those fleeing the country’s political and economic instability, have expressed anxiety about increased challenges entering the country as the Trump administration could tighten border security and limit asylum possibilities.
“There is so much uncertainty that a person feels as a human being, seeing so much sacrifice that they made to get here,” said Venezuelan immigrant Romercy Alvarez.
Their biggest concern is that, in January 2025, when Trump takes office again, the border will be closed, and they fear that Mexican authorities will intensify immigration enforcement within their borders.
“Immigration is something that has existed forever and, for better or worse, it will not stop,” said Venezuelan migrant Javier Mora. “I think there will be more control, which is important,” he added.
