Mexico & Central American migration crisis

Since the beginning of 2022, there has been a massive increase in the number of refugees, migrants, and returnees in transit by land northwards through Central America. People are mostly moving through irregular channels, and along the way face bureaucratic barriers, suffer accidents and injuries, face extortion and sexual violence or disappear and are separated from their families. Tragically, others are killed or die from diseases or the harsh environmental conditions. This Emergency Appeal supports the Red Cross Societies of Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico to scale up humanitarian assistance and protection to 210,000 people along migratory routes.

People on the move gather at San Vicente Station, Panama in July 2022 as they move northwards in search of a better life. The Panamanian Red Cross is providing a wide range of humanitarian services to people on their journeys.

30/07/2022

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Central America & Mexico - Migration Crisis (MDR43008)

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02/09/2022
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Central America & Mexico - Migration Crisis (MDR43008)

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26/08/2022
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29/09/2023
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Central America & Mexico - Migration Crisis (MDR43008)

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25/07/2023
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Central America & Mexico - Migration Crisis (MDR43008)

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18/04/2023
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Central America & Mexico - Migration Crisis (MDR43008)

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07/10/2022
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15/09/2023

From north to south: Honduran Red Cross accompanies thousands of migrants on their return home

From north to south: Honduran Red Cross accompanies thousands of migrants on their return home

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Secretary General speech at the Inter American Conference 2023

Secretary General speech at the Inter American Conference 2023

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Darien new record: As migration increases, so must support

Darien new record: As migration increases, so must support

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