In Central Mexico’s San Luis Potosi, authorities discovered 123 Central and South American migrants, including 34 children, trapped in a trailer. Similarly, in Ciudad Juarez, police arrested alleged human smugglers holding 11 Guatemalan migrants. These incidents shed light on the risks migrants face, kidnapping and extortion, as they journey north. A group from Guatemala blocked a highway, seeking temporary documents to reach the US border, citing fears of attacks. Both the US and Mexico grapple with a surge in migrant numbers this year, notably in Panama. Despite uncertainties surrounding these migrants’ circumstances, their struggles and increasing numbers highlight the ongoing challenges faced by those seeking refuge and opportunity.