Central American Migrant Caravan Surges North Toward U.S. as Members Root for Democrat Midterm Win
By Isaac
A fresh migrant caravan made up largely of Central Americans is moving north through southern Mexico — and some members are openly telling a reporter they hope Democrats win the November midterm elections.
The group left Tapachula, Chiapas, near Mexico’s border with Guatemala, on October 20. Estimates have ranged from roughly 400 to more than 600 people.
Independent reporter Julio Rosas captured video of the caravan’s departure and reported that some of the migrants told him they were rooting for a Democratic victory.
By Friday, the story was continuing to circulate as the caravan advanced through southern Mexico:
The political timing is impossible to miss. Election Day is November 3, and the caravan’s movement is now unfolding as Americans decide control of Congress.
But the group’s destination is not entirely uniform.
Milenio reported that roughly 400 migrants had gathered in Tapachula after traveling from Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Some said they intended to seek work in Mexican states such as Oaxaca or Nuevo León, while others hoped to continue farther north.
The local outlet described families traveling with children after running low on money during long walks through Central America. One Salvadoran woman said unemployment drove her family to leave home and that poor weather, dehydration and injuries had made the journey more punishing.
Milenio also reported that separate groups had crossed into Mexico during the preceding week before regrouping in Tapachula. The caravan then resumed its march along the coastal route through Chiapas.
Video and images posted after the departure showed hundreds moving along highways in southern Mexico:
