Yessica shared her arduous journey from Venezuela to the U.S. with her family, navigating through multiple countries while facing dangers, including kidnapping and cartel extortion.
The introduction of the CBP One app to facilitate asylum applications from the Mexican side has exacerbated the challenges, leading to an unprecedented surge in irregular crossings.
With over 828,000 crossings in 2024 alone, migrants continue to flee from Latin America's violence, poverty, and climate change effects, resulting in a humanitarian crisis.
Yessica's experience highlights the dire situation for many Venezuelans as they endure extreme hardships, illustrating the desperate quest for safety and a better future away from their homeland.
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