The exponential rise in Darién Gap crossings
A number of factors caused the dramatic 2023 uptick in Darién Gap crossings. Changes in migration policies across the region have made it more difficult for those trying to reach the United States from South America to cross borders legally. Several countries imposed visa restrictions on Venezuelans and Haitians, even as countries such as Chile and Peru militarised their borders, pushing migrants to leave northward. In 2023, US President Joe Biden’s administration ended Title 42 – a pandemic-era border restriction – which motivated more people to head to the United States even though Biden soon adopted measures making it extremely difficult for them to seek asylum, and ramped up deportations. The lack of adequate integration policies has also been a driver. Among Haitians and Venezuelans in the Darién, many are migrating for the second time, from countries such as Brazil and Chile where they faced xenophobia, obstacles to regularise their status, and poor job opportunities. In April, Panamá, Colombia and the United States agreed on a tripartite plan to open up new regular migration routes to stem the flow, but so far no progress has been made.
From 2019 to 2022, most migrants crossing the Darién were Haitian and Cuban, but in the past two years Venezuelans have taken the lead, and the number of Ecuadorians seeking to escape from violence and poverty has also significantly increased. However, far from all the migrants crossing the Darién are Latin American, and the growing presence of migrants from other continents is garnering the attention of humanitarians, who must now cater their responses to those who don’t speak Spanish and are foreigners to the region. Chinese, Afghans, Indians, and nationals of different African countries have to confront language and cultural barriers, as well as the other dangers.
¿Cuándo estará Christina Aguilera en la Feria Nacional de San Marcos 2024?
La Feria de San Marcos 2024 se realizará en Foro de las Estrellas del 12 de abril al 5 de mayo y hasta el momento 30 artistas fueron confirmados, entre los que destaca Christina Aguilera.
Hay que mencionar que la feria, que se celebra en honor a San Marcos, patrón de Aguascalientes, es una de las festividades más importantes del país y cada año concentra a miles de amantes de la música.
La estrella internacional se presentará el 23 de abril y lo mejor de todo es que su presentación será completamente gratuita, pues los conciertos en el Foro de las Estrellas no tienen algún costo. Sin embargo, sí hay costo para los boletos de los artistas que estarán en el Palenque de San Marcos.