Afghan Evacuees and Mexico

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Some Afghans at-risk seek to leave Afghanistan for other countries around the world. Although not a neighboring country, Mexico has become a destination for some refugees.

Some Afghans travel to South American countries, like Brazil, on a visa and then make their way to Mexico via the Darien Gap. In 2023, approximately 2,600 Afghans traveled this route. [1]

Amnesty International Report of Afghan Evacuee Destinations
"Like An Obstacle Course", Amnesty International, October 2021. There are few routes to safety for Afghans trying to flee their country. A detailed look at the various countries where Afghans are seeking refuge.
https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/2062588/ASA1148322021ENGLISH.pdf

News Articles about Mexico
and Afghan Refugees and Immigrants

October 17, 2023, "The Darien Gap's Fearsome Reputation Has Been Centuries in the Making", by Mat Youkee, America's Quarterly. Before it became a migration hotspot, the area attracted visions for colonization and connection. So far, all have failed.

September 20, 2023, "How the Treacherous Darien Gap Became a Migration Crossroads of the Americas", by Caitlyn Yates and Juan Pappier, Migration Policy Institute.

November 30, 2022, "Mexico's First Muslim Immigrant Shelter: A U.S. National Security Perspective", Center for Immigration Studies.

Endnotes

1. "How the Treacherous Darien Gap Became a Migration Crossroads of the Americas", MPI, September 20, 2023.