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‘Coming back with nothing’: Inside the reverse migration away from the US

‘Coming back with nothing’: Inside the reverse migration away from the US

Summary

Migrants in Necocli, Colombia, are turning back from their journey to the U.S. due to stricter immigration rules. They are seeking new places to settle after realizing crossing the U.S. border is challenging.

Key Facts

  • Necocli is a town in Colombia located on the Caribbean coast.
  • A boat carrying migrants from Venezuela arrived at Necocli.
  • The migrants are returning because they couldn't cross the U.S. border.
  • Luis Angel Yagua Parra, a 21-year-old from Venezuela, is among the migrants.
  • Yagua Parra has traveled through this area before.
  • Migrants used to travel north from South America to reach the U.S.
  • There is now a trend of migrants turning back due to tougher U.S. immigration measures.

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