Migrants Reverse Journey South Amidst US Immigration Crackdown

Migrants Returning South

• 💔 Many migrants, including Venezuelans, are reversing their journey and traveling back south due to US immigration policies.
• 😔 One Venezuelan woman expressed sadness, stating, "I came back sad because I wanted to reach the United States, but I couldn't."
• ⚠️ A couple decided to leave New York after receiving a deportation order, opting to travel back to Venezuela.

Challenges of the Return Journey

• 🚢 The return by sea is described as difficult, with one migrant preferring the Darien jungle due to seasickness and the risk of accidents.
• 🚶 In Puerto Abaldia, migrants spend the night before continuing their journey, with some Venezuelan migrants crossing into Colombia on foot.
• 🚫 Venezuelan migrants cannot be sent back to Venezuela from Panama due to a lack of diplomatic relations.

Continued Migration Efforts

• 🗺️ Not all migrants are returning south; some, like Anderson Estie, are continuing their journey to other countries like Ecuador in search of work.
• 🇻🇪 Estie, a Venezuelan, stated he has nothing to return to in Venezuela and has had positive work experiences in Ecuador.