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Migrant Caravan of Over 600 Moves Toward the U.S. Border
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Caravan Progress Toward the U.S. Border
On September 20 a group of between 200 and 400 Honduran migrants left San Pedro Sula in small units and headed for Guatemala’s border, according to the Spanish news agency EFE. By September 28 the caravan—named “Fe y Esperanza” (“Faith and Hope”)—had expanded to more than 600 people as it resumed its northward trek from Tapachula, southern Mexico, toward the United States. The assemblage includes migrants from Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Ecuador and Haiti, and its composition has shifted as additional migrants already in southern Mexico joined the journey.
Context: U.S. Immigration Policy and Regional Dynamics
The caravan’s emergence coincides with a renewed crackdown on illegal immigration by the Trump administration, which declared a national emergency at the southern border, deployed active-duty military and National Guard personnel, and imposed strict limits on asylum access. Since President Donald Trump’s return to office in January 2025, border apprehensions have fallen sharply, and the Department of Homeland Security has not released any migrants for 16 consecutive months. Under the Central America-4 (CA-4) regional agreement, Honduran nationals may enter Guatemala without a visa, while Mexico’s National Migration Institute generally requires a visa for Honduran travelers, subject to limited exemptions.
Official Statements & Political Reactions
The U.S. The Department of Homeland Security responded on X with a video post stating “Our time has come.” In Washington, Republican lawmakers have seized on the caravan to highlight border-security concerns ahead of the November midterms. Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene questioned the timing, suggesting the caravan is being used to “scare you into voting.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “We have not seen a caravan headed to the U.S. southern border in several years, why now?” — Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene
