A migrant caravan from Honduras began heading for the U.S.-Mexico border on Nov. 3, the day of the midterm elections. Miami's Sociedad estimated the group could grow beyond the reported 100 people. Some participants told the Latin Times they believed a Democratic takeover of Congress could weaken President Donald Trump's control over immigration enforcement. One migrant told the Tico Times, "Trump is on his way out in these elections. That's why we're taking the risk."
Some participants cited dangers in Honduras, where the homicide rate is nearly four times the global average. Salvadorans are expected to join the caravan at the Guatemala-Mexico border, according to the report.
The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa said on X that "caravan organizers are lying to you" and that "the border is closed." Last week, the Department of State announced it would act on visa restrictions for caravan organizers, facilitators and promoters. The Trump administration remains in office for the next two years and has not indicated changes to border policy, the report said.