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A survivor recounts a near-death experience during a boat trip where the vessel capsized in rough seas, leaving passengers terrified that they might drown. Many have lost faith in the safety of these routes, considering the journey akin to risking their lives for an uncertain hope.

Encounters with Immigration Authorities and Legal Challenges

Once in Mexico, migrants face a new set of hurdles with immigration authorities, who generally do not facilitate their passage. Some families are stuck in border towns like Tapachula, waiting for transportation or permission to continue northward. Despite their desperation, they are often forced into clandestine crossings or held in detention centers run by authorities.