Families Search for Missing Migrants in Southern Mexico Amid Dangerous Sea Routes
In southern Mexico, families are desperately searching for 40 migrants who disappeared in late 2024 while attempting to travel to the United States via a perilous maritime smuggling route. The migrants, hailing from Cuba, Honduras, and Ecuador, were last heard from in San José el Hueyate, Chiapas, before embarking on a journey known for its dangers. The search efforts are led by relatives, including Isis Pérez, who are canvassing local areas and speaking with residents in hopes of finding any information about their loved ones. The disappearance occurred as migrants rushed to reach the U.S. before the start of President Trump's second term, fearing stricter immigration policies. The International Organization for Migration has documented over 11,000 migrant deaths or disappearances on the route from South America to the U.S. since 2014, with more than half occurring in Mexico. 
