A caravan of roughly 500 Central American migrants, dubbed “Fe y Esperanza #2,” continues its slow trek toward the U.S. border despite violent altercations, exhaustion, and warnings from U.S. officials that they will not be allowed to enter. The group, which originated in Honduras on October 13, has traveled approximately 160 miles since entering Mexico at Tapachula.
According to reports from Mexican newspaper La Jornada, the caravan reached Arriaga, Chiapas, this week and is now just 14 miles from entering Oaxaca. The journey has been marred by infighting, with at least four migrants injured in alcohol-fueled clashes. In one incident in Mapastepec, a Honduran national suffered knife wounds, while another altercation in Pijijiapan left a migrant with hand injuries requiring medical attention.
Midterm Hopes and U.S. Warnings
Some caravan members reportedly hope that a Democratic victory in the U.S. midterm elections could lead to looser border policies. However, the Department of Homeland Security has repeatedly stated that the group has “zero chance” of entering the U.S. In a social media post, DHS emphasized, “We will protect our borders—America is a nation, not an economic zone.”
Authorities have also warned that migrants with prior deportations face felony charges and potential prison time if they attempt re-entry. First-time offenders could receive up to two years, while those with aggravated felony records risk 20-year sentences.
Ongoing Challenges
The caravan has struggled with exhaustion, harsh weather, and dwindling supplies. Mexican police and emergency personnel have intervened in multiple fights, making at least one arrest. The group’s progress remains uncertain as it pushes northward amid tightening U.S. border enforcement.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/border/2026/11/05/u-s-bound-migrant-caravan-leaving-southern-mexican-border-state/