- Thousands of Chinese migrants are undertaking a dangerous journey through Latin America to reach the southern US border for economic opportunity or political freedom.
- Chinese nationals were the fourth-largest group making the Darién crossing from Colombia in the first three months of 2023.
- Chinese migrants taking the Latin America route are generally those with low incomes, education levels and skills, who have little to no chance of securing a US visa.
- The cost of a trek like the one Mr. Huang was attempting ranges from $7,000 to $10,000 to pay for smugglers, transportation and lodging.
- The rush to escape China is reminiscent of earlier waves driven by political convulsions or economic hardship.
Determined to Flee China, Thousands Take a Long, Dangerous Route to the Southern U.S. Border
In search of economic opportunity or political freedom, Chinese contend with smugglers, bandits and treacherous jungle on trek through Latin America
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