Overview

• Migrants from Central and South America gathered in Tapachula, Mexico, to form a caravan seeking safety in numbers as they head toward the U.S. border.
• The caravan's departure coincides with the U.S. presidential election, where immigration is a central issue between candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
• Participants in the caravan express hopes of finding work and escaping violence, while fearing the potential impact of a Trump presidency on asylum policies.
• Tapachula has become increasingly dangerous for migrants, with organized crime posing significant threats, prompting many to join the caravan for protection.
• U.S. Border Patrol anticipates increased migration attempts as migrants aim to cross before potential changes in immigration policy.