VOICED : Caravana migrante encabezada por venezolanos parte desde sur de México

A new migrant caravan of over 3,000 people, mainly from Venezuela, has started its journey from Tapachula, Mexico, towards the United States, demanding easier passage from Mexican authorities. Previous caravans have faced fragmentation due to temporary travel permits. The UN reports over six million Venezuelans have fled their country due to political and economic crises. Since 2018, large caravans have prompted stricter border controls. In 2021, Mexico detained over 300,000 undocumented migrants, mostly from Central America.

What is the primary demand of the new migrant caravan starting from southern Mexico?

• To return to their home countries

• To have a safe passage to the United States

• To be granted Mexican citizenship

• To receive financial aid from the Mexican government

What happened to the migrant caravan that left Tapachula in early June?

• It was stopped by Mexican authorities immediately

• It merged with another caravan

• It successfully reached the United States

• It fragmented after receiving temporary permits

Why are many migrants aiming to reach the United States?

• To reunite with family

• To explore new cultures

• To find better job opportunities

• To seek asylum

According to the UN Refugee Agency, how many Venezuelans have left their country due to the crisis?

• Over six million

• Over three million

• Over one million

• Over ten million

What action did Mexico take in 2021 regarding undocumented migrants?

• Deported all undocumented migrants

• Detained over 300,000 undocumented migrants

• Granted citizenship to undocumented migrants

• Opened new refugee camps