1,500 Migrants Form Caravan in Southern Mexico Ahead of Trump Inauguration

Migrants aim to reach the U.S. border before January, fearing stricter immigration policies under the incoming administration.

A caravan of approximately 1,500 migrants, primarily from Central and South America, began traveling from Tapachula, Mexico, located near the Guatemalan border.
Migrants cite urgency to cross into the U.S. before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, with expectations of tougher border policies and mass deportations.
The caravan reflects growing desperation among migrants stranded in southern Mexico, where limited work opportunities and slow asylum processes have created significant hardships.
The U.S. government’s CBP One app, designed to manage asylum appointments, has been expanded to southern Mexico, but many migrants still prefer to be closer to the border in case their appointment is approved.
Authorities and experts note that while caravans represent a small fraction of migration, they highlight broader challenges, including risks from criminal groups and the logistical difficulties of traveling over 1,000 miles to the U.S. border.