US Warns Migrant Caravan Moving Toward Southern Border
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security warned a 600-person migrant caravan traveling through Mexico that illegal entrants will be apprehended and deported.
A migrant caravan known as Fe y Esperanza (Faith and Hope) is traveling north through Mexico toward the United States border. The group departed San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on September 20 with between 200 and 400 people and grew to more than 600 members by September 28 after absorbing migrants in Tapachula, Mexico. The caravan includes nationals from Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Haiti, many of whom cite economic hardship and unemployment as their primary motivations.
The United States Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Border Patrol are monitoring the group's movement in coordination with international partners. White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis and DHS officials warned that the border remains closed to lawbreakers and that any individuals attempting illegal entry will be arrested, prosecuted, and removed. DHS stated that under the leadership of President Donald Trump and Homeland Secretary Kristi Mullin, the border has been secured for 16 months, effectively ending previous catch and release policies.
The movement has sparked political debate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene questioned the timing of the caravan, suggesting it may be used to scare voters. Conversely, interviews with migrants suggest the movement is organic and driven by necessity. DHS reported that these enforcement measures have contributed to a significant drop in border apprehensions, with August 2026 figures falling 94 to 97 percent below previous peaks.
