Mexico City, March 26 – Approximately 500 migrants, forming a new caravan named ‘Genesis,’ began their journey from Tapachula, Chiapas, last night, March 25, 2026. Their objective is to reach Mexico City to formalize their legal status with the Mexican Commission for Refugee Assistance (Comar).
Caravan ‘Genesis’ Seeks Legal Stay in Mexico
The caravan, the first of its kind this year, includes individuals primarily from Haiti, Cuba, and Venezuela, encompassing women, men, children, and entire families. Their departure follows a prolonged period of uncertainty for many, who have not received updates on their regularization processes from Comar.
The group is currently traveling along the coastal highway of Chiapas. Organizers have stated they will not engage in negotiations with Mexican immigration authorities, insisting on reaching the capital, mirroring the success of one of the six caravans that arrived in Mexico City last year.
Some migrants report waiting up to 18 months for a response from Comar or information from the National Institute of Migration (INM). They emphasize the unsustainability of remaining in Tapachula due to a lack of employment opportunities and the high concentration of migrants in the Chiapan municipality.
Government’s Response and Humanitarian Protocol
During a morning press conference, President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the government is anticipating the migrant caravan. She assured that the National Institute of Migration (INM), the Ministry of Interior (Segob), and the National Guard are working collaboratively to ensure the migrants’ safety and implement a humanitarian assistance protocol.
According to civil society organizations, approximately 75,000 migrants are currently stranded in Tapachula. These individuals have either arrived there in pursuit of the ‘American Dream’ or have been deported from the United States.
President Sheinbaum reiterated the government’s consistent approach to all caravans since her administration began: “All of them stay in the south of the country, and repatriation is even offered, which many of them accept. In any case, their migratory situation is assessed, and after a period, if they remain in Mexico, there is the possibility for them to stay and work in the south of the country.”
229 Migrants Rescued in Veracruz
President Sheinbaum’s statements followed the rescue of 229 foreign migrants found severely overcrowded in a double-trailer truck in Veracruz yesterday. State authorities confirmed that among the rescued were 17 minors, some of whom suffered from dehydration, though none were in serious condition.
“The discovery of the truck carrying migrants in Veracruz was thanks to ongoing inspections. Arrests have been made, and we are strengthening all efforts to prevent any mistreatment of migrants in Mexico,” Sheinbaum stated.
