To achieve the American dream, human beings have used different illegal routes, which allow some to fulfill their goal.
They don't take into account whether it's jungle or river, they overlook the various dangers that lurk in places like these, men, women, children, all at the mercy of time.
Throughout the year, numerous headlines have been published in various media outlets related to the Darien jungle, also known as "the green hell," where people from different countries arrive to begin their journey to the United States in search of better opportunities.
Of the migrants in transit, 671% are Venezuelan nationals; Haitian, Ecuadorian, African, and Colombian citizens are also registered. According to the NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW), 23,000 Venezuelans crossed the Darién jungle in August of this year, an increase of 4,060% compared to the same month in 2021.
It is warned that people crossing the Darien Gap on their way to the U.S. are at risk of abuse, robbery, rape, human trafficking, kidnapping, and even death from natural causes.
According to Panamanian immigration authorities, the flow of migrants through the Darien Gap has increased by 43% in 2022 compared to 2021.
The Darien Gap route is considered one of the most dangerous in the world. No one knows for sure how many people have died trying to reach the United States.
On the other hand, there is the increase in the number of people drowning while trying to cross the Rio Grande, also seeking to enter U.S. territory. This year the numbers have reached unprecedented levels, and funeral homes and morgues are overwhelmed.
In the Del Rio sector of the southern border, more than 376,000 migrant encounters have been recorded since October 2021, equivalent to about 1,100 per day, according to data from Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Across the entire border, 1.8 million encounters were reported during the past 11 months.
Many immigrants have died in that attempt to cross the river, and some who succeed are later detained.
We understand that the situation is difficult for many people in Latin America. However, we want to encourage you not to despair, but to explore other options, legal solutions that do not put your life at risk.
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News report based on information from: El País and El Diario.