A new caravan of migrants has left Honduras with the goal of reaching the United States, Reuters reported this week. The group was spotted in San Pedro Sula on Tuesday, the same day Americans voted in midterm elections that could reshape border policy.
Some participants cited the political climate as motivation for their journey. “Trump is on his way out in these elections. That’s why we’re taking the risk. Here in Honduras, we have nothing left,” said Jimena Morazán, a 47-year-old traveling with the group. Others, like Beverly Medina, 39, who is traveling with her young daughter, timed their departure strategically: “While they’re going through the election process, we’ll be on our way.”
Recent Caravan Efforts Met With Resistance
This marks at least the third such caravan to form in recent months. The Department of Homeland Security previously stated there was “absolutely ZERO chance” a similar group last month would gain entry. Another caravan in September was dispersed by Mexican authorities near the Chiapas-Oaxaca border.
The U.S. Embassy in Honduras emphasized this week that caravans “HAVE NO CHANCE WHATSOEVER” of entering the country, crediting cooperation with Central American governments for deterring mass migration.
Policy Shifts on the Horizon?
With election results still being tallied, uncertainty surrounds future border enforcement. Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat, has historically opposed state-level immigration enforcement measures but hasn’t clarified whether she’ll alter current cooperation with federal agencies.
The Trump administration recently took action against organizers of prior caravans, revoking or denying visas to over 15 individuals allegedly involved in facilitating the movements.
Source: www.dailywire.com — https://www.dailywire.com/news/a-new-migrant-caravan-is-on-its-way