Migrating to the US through the deadly Darien Gap | Fault Lines Documentary
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- Swanny Flores fled Ecuador with her two young daughters and 12-year-old brother after her boyfriend, a local gang leader, murdered her mother and threatened to kill the rest of her family.
She wants to apply for asylum in the United States, but the only way to get there is through the Darien Gap, a 106km (66-mile) stretch of remote and perilous jungle in Colombia and Panama that is the only land route for migrants heading north from South America.
Amid historic regional migration and new travel restrictions from countries in Central America for migrants, the Darien Gap has become one of the most travelled migration routes in the world and a burgeoning humanitarian crisis. Last year, more than half a million people went through the jungle. A quarter of them were children. This is the story of one family’s journey through the Darien Gap.
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Credits:
Producer: Mark Scialla
Correspondent: John Holman
Directors of Photography: Rodrigo Galdos
Editor: Adi Haspel
Executive Producer: Laila Al-Arian
Additional Production: Luis del Valle
Special Thanks: Nico Jones
Fact-checking: Abdulai Bah
Digital Producer: Riham Mansour
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the 13 year old boy took care of that baby and got her safely out that jungle. what an incredible young man!
How do you know it was the truth? You don't. You weren't there. Only he and that little girl was. He could have purposely ran off with her, assaulted her, then said his little armed story. The food could be gone bc he ate it. People quit making judgements based on one side of a story. That little girl could have been taken advantage of. She also could have not been taken advantage of. We weren't there; no one was. Great parenting btw to not keep you small daughter in your sight at least since you handed her off to another child...
Muchas bendiciones para ti y tu familia...y a tu hermanito ayudalo que el esconde un gran dolor...
Absolutely he is. So sad this has to happen.
@@mariamorales2718Dios me la bendiga ♥️
@@TTOS69sounds like your projecting what you would have done in that situation
the way the little girl told her mom “don’t cry my love” “I’m going to get good grades for you to be happy” with full of innocence and hopeful make my eyes popped for crying, I hope America accept them.
That sweet precious little girl broke my ❤. She's gone thru so much in her young life. I pray they made it 2 the U.S. and are Thriving now.
I am so grateful to have learned about the Darien Gap and what these immigrants go through to get to the US. They are beyond brave. Thank you for making this documentary.
We don't want these entitled parasites
That Gutted my heart
@@EverythingAlana Then give her your own house and money
Just could not control my tears. We think our problems are bigger. Looking at these people gives goosebumps.
Hola buenas soy Swanny protagonista de este video ,me alegro mucho poder haber salido en esto video y que vean que la selva del Darién no es ruta no traigan a sus hijos a sufrir mis hijas h hermano todos sufrimos estamos Agradecido con Dios por haber llegado ya a mi destino 🥺
Ah ok, como te llegas a atrever a llamarte protagonista si el zaid fue quien más tiempo tuvo
God bless u❤
Primis que guerreros todos enserio se me hizo el corazón chiquito pero se que dios los está bendiciendo en su nueva vida 🥹
buenas vibras Suanny! No eschuches a la gente negativa y que bueno que dejastes a estos reporteros filmarte, sin gente como tu no pudieramos hacer nuestro trabajo.
swanny, llore con ustedes. Gracias a dios que estan bien.
This documentary moved me to tears, may god bless this family here in the US. Im happy you ALL made it safe. Enjoy your new life ❤
Muchas gracias,Dios lo bendiga.♥️
Welcome to America the land of the free
You weren't invited and don't even speak English. 🙄
@@SuannyFloresMexico doesn't want gringos and the US don't want Ya'll. There's nothing waiting for you in the US except poverty, prison and homelessness.
@@SuannyFloreshi! Are you one of those?
Oh God these kids go through the most painful situations 😭💔. My heart is in pieces .
The west has its hands all over this pain.
Using kids as propaganda says it all about these grubs
Shut up, Karen
@@enough1494sadly true 😭💔🙏💖
😢😢😢 things these kids are going through 😩😩 may the Most High protect them and fullFill their wish to make it through 😕... Peace is priceless for sure, seeing this makes one appreciate little things in life 😧 cried tears of joy after they found the boy and the girl who've been missing for days 😭
I just don’t think putting children at risk is worth it. They should always have a trusted adult to keep children in their country and send money and eventually bring them. It’s too risky, not worth it :(
@@kimmyymmik Did you hear the reasons? Especially the featured woman....her ex boyfriend was to kill her kids next after he killed her mother! If you know how things run in Latin America countries you would have a different perspective why they leave and risk their kids life....they literally have no choice... staying back is guaranteed ☠️ death!
@@kimmyymmik As a parent myself, I would never risk leaving my child or children in a country that I'm too fearful to live in. People can't hardly feed their kids or themselves, so why would they agree to look after my children? It's a difficult choice to make but I could never forgive myself if I made that journey and helped other children along the way to then discover that my children had starved to death or been hurt, murdered in my homeland. If I'd found myself in this situation I'd definitely take the risk and bring my children. People make different choices in life, some we win and some we lose, that's life.
Am victim of this journey now am stack in México i need help to get to america please
@@alitomitre4191 I pray you'll get the help you need to get there... may you be lucky just like those who cross the border and get asylum
When you get a viewer to shed a few happy tears, it's a thumbs up video. IMO
Wow I really had no idea that this existed. I mean, I've probably heard of it but not comprehending the risks involved. This is excellent journalism.
@@saberlove7232 watching that liberal lies I guess, this is nothing compared to some days
Shame on the corrupt latin American governments
There are so many reasons why a road hasn't been constructed through this treacherous jungle. I just watched a really informative video about the logistical nightmare it would be, plus the diplomatic reasons. In order for Panama to remain Panama, and not be forced into conflict with neighboring Colombia? It makes sense to leave the Darien Gap as it is.
@Juann-ci5vh the U.S. has a very large part in why Latin America is the way it is and that is something most Americans like to ignore or are ignorant of.
People take the decisions, and take the risk. Why!! Put the little ones in that kind of horrendous and dangerous conditions???
True but also they migrate because everyone thinks USA is the promised land. They migrate not only because their lives are in danger or political oppression but because they want. 🤷🏻♀️
@@Linsuasty because theyre lied to. "it will only take 2 days" thats why they dont carry proper equipment.
I’m so grateful that I had it easy coming to America I cannot even imagine going through this to come to America.they are very strong to put themselves and their families in danger just to come to America I really admire them.
Muchas gracias por sus buenos deseo y no tiene malicia igual que los otros♥️
After travelling that horrendous journey these people will do well and will succeed in America, they are mentally strong survivors.
Muchas gracias y bendiciones por sus buenos deseos 🤍
Agree. We take America for granted ❤
@@truthbtoldwright6411after traveling that horrendous journeys many didnt make it to America at all!
Many are still missing and many are left dead in Mexico!
Those people travelling thru Mexico are risking their lifes!
Lets hope for those on those journey to arrive safe and well in USA!
I said a prayer during and after this program. I'm so happy they all made it. God was with that young boy, the little girl and all who made it out.
You too huh? I was the same it moved me so much .😭💔🙏💖
Worked and met a lot of children that have made this trek. Just when you think that the journey was rough you learn the reason why they left their countries and it’s the worst feeling of hopelessness 😢
Thank you so much for going that far!
I cried all the way of this, I'm from Europe and we complain about life all the time for small thing's shame on us, even I can't imagine my self get in that situation like this brave people I'm sure I can't survive this! God bless them for a better life
You as EU citizen have full rights in europe, but I would not say that for people from Balkan also NON EU citizens!!!!
I just have to say that these people prove that freedom is more important than safety I just hope and pray these people are okay all of them!
These people are leaving their countries because they lack SAFETY. What the f are you on about?
Latin America is free. 🙄
@@colleenpeck6347 no, being in the US equals freedom for most migrants.
I hope by seeing this, Americans are more grateful that people all over the world dream to live in their country at any cost.
I myself brought my son to US tens of years ago ( legally). Now my son has become a US citizen and hold a good job. Lives in a beautiful house with his American wife. I've since going back to my native country, and always Thank God that I've succeeded to put my son to be where he is now. Moreover, to see how hard to make a living in my native country now.
Although, America is not perfect, but for me still the best country in the world.
They dream to live here for the HANDOUTS,don’t kid urself…if it wasn’t for the freebies they would never come
@@sweetla4750 They dream to have the chance of a proper life, an education, and safety for their children. You were just lucky to be born in a country where you have simple access to these human rights, you spoilt brat.
@@sweetla4750what freebies?
That’s disgusting, the reason they have to leave is precisely because of what America has done to their country, the literal president of Ecuador was born in Miami and is selling Ecuador to American companies since he took over the presidency. Also the country you are salivating over is constantly arming Israel.
Good job! MAGA hates you though.
The boy is strong... Well done son😭😭😭
Powerful reporting
hard to watch, made me cry. wish the world was a smaller place where I could reach out from where I am and help this young mom and her familia. her young brother has already aged too much for a 12 year old by what he has experienced. so sad
Land Rover and Jeep did expeditions in the '70s through the Darien gap.. It's unreal that there are still no gravel roads through it. I couldn't imagine walking it..
Interesting
Its in a corrupt country 😂
@@alexxx7066it’s an in area where government doesn’t exist. Cartels control.
There is and never will be a road because the Darién is NOT a Route, it is A JUNGLE.
@@alexxx7066Corrupt countries are where migrants come from, thank God we Panamanians do not need to emigrate.
My prayers to the all people crossing to Darian gap please God protect the children and people to be safe❤🙏
people are going through this in our lifetime. its so insane. im so glad they are safe.
the newly elected President of Panama promised to entirely close the Darien Gap. Hopefully he really fulfills his promise! I'm Colombian and support the idea of closing the gap, for both environmental and social reasons, it is bringing so much trouble to Colombia, Panama, and the whole continent
You're slightly correct, except you didn't include all the problems Colombia had brought through there for decades with drugs. Colombia is just as responsible if not more and could close it themselves like they did with Venezuela years ago. I am happy to see the boarder open with Venezuela in Cucuta Colombia where I have property. It has brought much needed relief to those suffering under the dictatorship in Venezuela
I am Panamanian. I hope the elected president DOES NOT even attempt this promise. First, because he refused to explain how he would do it (he was asked and point blank stared into the camera, and said nothing. His campaign documents aren’t of much depth either). Closing the Darién means investing heavily on recruiting a HUGE part of the workforce in the police, even with equipment that would equate to a military body, prohibited by our constitution. It also means introducing heavy machinery into this inhospitable area, but also risking displacement of already vulnerable populations. You cannot attempt to do that without a plan; the money is easier to get, but that alone means these people will be subjected to even more risk in the wilderness PLUS the added risks of dealing with a poorly trained but well equipped police. Other more advanced monitoring systems have been tried to be implemented, but those systems have been used for political repression and NOT for its intended purposes (right now, an ex president is in jail for this). Above all, it’s good to remember that people will try to move through Panama, no matter what. They will see the land and sea, and find a way.
You missed one of the most important parts of the documentary: there were safer routes, but once they were closed because of political pressure, people started risking their lives and not just their livelihoods. I wholeheartedly hope president Mulino IMPROVES conditions for migrants, which is economically feasible and positive, rather than opening an unconstitutional sinkhole for funds, professionals and people’s hope.
@@nicssss2894 So then, forget the rainforest? Who needs trees?
Don't complain when Americans migrate in mass to your country because we can't afford to live in our own country. Ask Mexico what happens to housing costs when Americans start illegally migrating in mass to your nation.
Americans need somewhere to live too. Right now, our middle class is getting priced out of houses and apartments because of migrants. So, now there is a quiet outward migration of Americans - for the first time in history.
Mexico is not digging it. We drive up housing costs wherever we migrate too. This doesn't occur in vacuum.
@@nicssss2894like whos gon read all that😂😂😂
@@jefftewoold1142I did because she’s right. You could use the education my friend.
My foster parents are from Mexico 🇲🇽 ❤️ but lost there home in SJC so they decided to return back to Mexico,my foster siblings got to stay In the states coz there born US citizens I miss them so much good luck to those crossing ✝️ may God be with you all I pray 🙏 ❤I love you Mom an Dad Saldana family peace 🦋🌺🌹I'm now 58 yrs old.
Just listened to the podcast about this. Was wondering where the main documentary was. Glad I've found it.
I was just commenting on the podcast that a) CNA did a related documentary about Chinese migrants and b) this documentary makes me feel so grateful for what I have.
Anyway, just wanted to say a thank you to the team for a job well done and for making such a poignant documentary about the hardships that so many others have to go through just to survive in this world.
My heart just broke into a million pieces. It made me want to cuddle up to my sleeping child even more.
This is so painful to watch. I feel the pain of these parents and children. I hope they are doing okay now.
Peace be with you all! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
This made me cry, how horrible their lives in their place. May god bless u in your journey.
These are the kind of people we need to make America great.
Really heartbreaking see little children all suffering may UNICEF protect children all and save💔🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
Me alegra muchísimo saber que lograron llegar a su destino, y que están todos bien. compartimos caminos en esta misma selva, pase con mi bebé de 6 meses y mi pareja, sinceramente no me enorgullece decirlo, ya que nos hubiese gustado viajar de una forma más legal, pero nadie sabe la situación de cada familia como para tomar esta decision.
Vemos muchísimas caras al salir del campamento de acandi, caras que nos volvemos a ver más nunca, pero le doy gracias a Dios que en medio de esa travesía a muchos de nosotros estuvo guardo , guiando y protegiendo ! Que bonito y que bendición es saber que están bien 🤗🙏 que el señor les sigan bendiciendo!
PD.: gracias al equipo de ALJAZEERA por tomarnos en cuenta en esta travesía!.
Heart breaking ! 😭🫂
Oh my word the end of this documentary is so emotional 😭😭😭 it's got me in tears
I am praying for you all!!! Especially the women and children!
Some people only talk from the comfort of their privileges and don’t understand that the situation of this family, especially coming from Ecuador. It’s obvious that no one wants to go through that kind of situation, neither does one to put their own children through that. But these people are just trying to survive and looking for a better life and future since they have lost everything and don’t have any support, neither from the relatives nor from the government.
I hope that people would try to understand the situation instead of just making assumptions and attacking.
yes very true. Sadly, many don't care about socio-economic issues until it affects them directly. Look at Black Americans' struggles being brought to the Americas as slaves, yet no one cares.
Some people get upset if you even bring it up, you're told to get over it and move on. History is history and just because some people are uncomfortable with it doesn't mean you forget and stop talking about it.
Exacto muchas gente tiene malicia, pero gracias a Dios estamos todos bien y pudimos llegar a nuestro destino mis hijas están bien gracias a Dios. Bendiciones ♥️
If they were looking for a better life, why not stop in Colombia?! Why travel all the way to America???!!
@@SuannyFloresthank God! Blessings❤
@@sandio9801because they can have a better life in America then in Colombia, obviously.
Glad they are safe RIP to those who didn't make it hope their new start bring healing 🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️.
A painful and unforgettable journey for all these people. Hope they will all find a safe home🙏
Thank God that they were reunited 🙏🏾
I don’t understand why these people would put their kids through this whole journey only to be separated at the border by the United States government
The risk of being separated is safer than being dead in their homeland. Probably would feel selfish and guilty if they left the kids behind.
These people need prayer and keep an eye on their children’s kidneys
Didn’t you watch the video? They were at risk of getting killed. Similar stories for many of them. You comment at the comfort of your couch and watching from a distance is not helping.
Because the other option is worse…horrifying, isn’t it?
I’m so worried about the girl with 2 kids , May God protect her . 🥺❤️. Is there part 2 of where are they now ?
Hola buenas estamos en Arizona muchas bendiciones ♥️
@@SuannyFlores Congrats
@@SuannyFlores Me alegra que lo hayas superado. Mantente a salvo siempre.
@@SuannyFlores congratulations dear u indeed a heroine for your kids
@@SuannyFloresI’m so happy you’re all safe ❤️ much love to you
I got so emotional watching this😢😢😢😢 thank God they reached America.
Oh my heart😢😢😢😢. The way am crying sitting in my warm sofa. I can only imagine and just imagining it, its horror. This is just so so sad but a parent is just another force. Love and strength to all those families ❤
poor poor people, god bless them all x
Sexual assault!? Can you imagine any of your little children going through and having to endure sexual assault!! Absolutely horrific and no one seems to care to the level that needs to be cared for.
Sending all my love to these parents and kids may God protect each of them. Specially those that are the most vulnerable
I’ve hiked this as a tourist and it’s mind blowing how hard the journey is
Tourist..lol
I feel like every American should see this. I feel like this would change so many minds about immigrants coming to the US. Not all are criminals and vagrants, most are just people trying to help themselves and their families.
beautiful. Thank you for this
I wanna try this rout. Hopefully i will be back here again and thank God for making me go through..
Not easy 😭 been there
Are you from Ghana 🇬🇭
Great documentary
🙆🏽♀️😤 May they find joy and peace wherever they go.
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY HORRENDOUS ON ALL HUMAN LEVELS, 😢BEING A MOTHER MYSELF IT GIVES ME CHILLS.
Excellent journalism, this is what Vice used to produce.
Heart wrenching😭
Yoh this people really got strength nd guts I love my country south Africa
May God watch over and protect these babies🙏🏾 God bless these people 🙏🏾
Poor children, so young and already traumatized. I hope they get all the help they need
Thanks for sharing this documentary….
I couldn't control my teras looking at thses people struggling expecially those kids. It's very painful for me to see their situations.
It is so sad for these peoples. Wish them have a happy journey in their future.
So sorry for them❤
So glad they made it. My God bless your paths
These poor people live in a nightmare. The children suffer the most.
Glad they found each other 🥲✝️
This documentary is surreal....Deserves a GOLD award... CNA documentary did not make it in Darien Gap.... Hope that these people are now in good conditions.....
Life is tough everywhere 😢
I cried when they got lost but when they reunited I cried even more 😢😢I got my baby’s and I felt that shyt really bad
I see alot of faith in people who take the chances they take..wow
Imagine putting this much energy to better their own country.
How is they’re threatened to be killed on a daily
I feel terrible for these people. They have to leave their country because life was unbearable there. But the problem is if they all come to the US, the US will become like their country. There are crimes and gangs in NYC as a result of bad migrants and gangs arriving here. The US simply cannot handle the sheer number of arrivals and is overwhelmed with the number of migrants coming here. US citizens are suffering from inflation, unemployment and homelessness already. The US is going downhill. And then this country is also ruined. And then where do people go?
Bleeding ❤ can’t seem to grasp that!!The US taxpayer has ENOUGH to deal with its OWN citizens…85-90% want them sent back ASAP
You are literally Asian. What makes you think you get to decide who comes or not to America when y’all came from somewhere else as well? Get swimming.
We dont need to import more poor people. We have our own people to take care of
Como puede ser Adventura con Niños y Bebes !!! Es una locura
Excellent documentary
Instead of fleeing from problems, imagine how their countries would be if they banded together to make a difference there. Very unfortunate situation.
You can't fight City hall
What an ignorant point of view. You Americans are the reason Latin America is impoverished and decimated.
It’s beyond my thinking that these parents put their innocent unknowing babies and children through something beyond the definition of danger and some families have such desperation that they’re willing to even leave injured family behind to die. I can’t fathom this! God please bless their path and bring all who travel this Darien Gap safety and health.
May all who are born and raised in the United States never take for granted their life because even a hard life in the USA is easier than what these people are going through.
Such a hard a difficult journey to endure. May God bless all these people, I want to know how is the family doing now ?.
🙏🌍 World Peace and LOVE 🕊❤🔥
This is painful 💔💔
Good documentary! Other interesting videos about the Darien Gap from Timmy Karter & Bald and Bankrupt. They did this crazy journey.
Suanny herself is so young too :( she’s only 19
She’s a baby too taking care of her babies
God bless them all
I know this was posted months ago but how long ago was this documentary recorded ? Only reason i am asking is because the amazing changes i have seen in el Salvador.
Just seeing the kids suffer it breaks my heart
Wow....America may not always the best choice but it sure is a great option...hope these family are in good hands.
Yo he sufrido muchísimo, Dios me libre de poner an mis hijos en esa situación tan traumática,…. Dios los Bendiga y que lleguen con bien a su sueño de vida y tranquilidad ❤😢
Why the USA when you so many countries along the way
u s a has biden train.
@@anitadi7351 The Biden train is an old steam train
@@anitadi7351 the chu chu train
Dejen de ser tan malas persona reflexionen todos somos seres humanos
@@SuannyFlores sinto mucho pero El Salvador és bueno para usted
My heart breaks…
Please Jesus hope this family and the rest of the group are in the US❤❤
Goddess protect all these people, show they mercy and love. Share your grace and wisdom with them, to give them hope and peace. Protect the fathers, the mothers, the brothers, sisters, sons and daughters. Protect the Grandparents, Nieces and Nephews and Aunts and Uncles. Protect their friends. Show them a way to safety through the Gap, lead them to food and water and security. Please, my Goddess, I beg you. Help these desperate people. So mote it be. 🌙 ✨ 🙏
My loving father in heaven please help the people, please open a door for them,please show your mercy,please protect them,please provide for them ,IN JESUS NAME
camera man the mvp
why am i crying 😢😢😢😢😢😢
All the Americans without shelter and we have resources to help foreigners 😢😢😢
PREACH!!!! 💯 👍
The United States put their countries in this situation in the first place by meddling in their political affairs. Read a bit of history, real history, not the lies told in US schools, and you’ll see how much damage your country has done to Latin America. Enjoy the consequences!
We don't and can't support them...we are losing schools and gyms to these kinds of interlopers - We need them for our citizens!!
Destroying the selva of the Darien 💔💔💔
This is human tragedy on an epic scale!
Such traumatized to see kids going through this.
A very moving documentary and thank you for this informative presentation. The suffering millions of innocent people worldwide had to go through because of the GREED of certain minority evil people in positions of control and power. What a shame.
😢 we should be happy and blessed because we are in USA but also we should be human and see how some people suffering and dreams about liberty
Does people suffering so much for freedom
God bless you and I'm hoping you all win and get liberty and better life
El espiritu Latino, a seguir adelante
This was really painful to watch
GOD help those people who need to do this