The core areas of focus include mixed migration within South America, movements from this part of the region towards North America, and mixed migration in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Depending on quarterly trends more attention may be given to some countries over the rest
Julio – septiembre 2025
Las principales áreas de análisis abarcan la migración mixta dentro de Suramérica, los movimientos mixtos desde la región hacia Norteamérica y la migración mixta en México, América Central y el Caribe. En función de las tendencias trimestrales, se profundiza en las dinámicas de determinados países.
The United States (US) administration is increasing removal flights. Amidst inconsistent data, evidence of growing deportations from the US is now emerging. The New York Times reported that the rate of deportations in July was more than 50% higher than that in the last year of Biden’s term. In addition, ICE flight tracker data indicated that removal flights increased 20% compared to 2024.
Northward migration towards the US remains at a standstill. Border encounters were again the lowest seen since the current record-keeping began. In Honduras, migration dropped by 93% and in the Darién, the numbers crossing each month fell into the single digits.
Southbound movement is causing new challenges. According to Migración Colombia, more than 15,000 people travelled southwards between January and August. A report of the Commission of the Ombudsmen of Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia alerts on the vulnerability to violence, robbery and a drastically reduced array of support services for migrants in reverse flows.
Almost a year after its creation, Colombia set out the rules for the PEP-Tutor program to offer status to Venezuelans. The status will be available to individuals who are the parents or guardians of children with a temporary protection permit (PPT) valid as of December 2023. Those who are successful will be allowed to live and work regularly in Colombia until 2031 and have access to health, education, and social security services.
Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states are creating a free movement zone between them in October. After years of discussions, citizens of these four countries will be allowed to move freely, reside and work without the need to obtain residency or work permits. The initiative goes beyond free movement, as citizens will gain access to fundamental services traditionally reserved for nationals.
Deportations to Haiti continue. IOM reported that 23,149 Haitians were deported in July and 27,287 in August, compared to 25,671 in May and 23,243 in June. 98% of them from the Dominican Republic.
The QMMUs offer a quarterly update on new trends and dynamics related to mixed migration and relevant policy developments in the region. These updates are based on a compilation of a wide range of secondary (data) sources, brought together within a regional framework and applying a mixed migration analytical lens. Similar QMMUs are available for all MMC regions.
Los documentos QMMUs ofrecen una actualización trimestral sobre las nuevas tendencias y dinámicas relacionadas con la migración mixta y los desarrollos políticos relevantes en la región. Se basan en una compilación de fuentes secundarias,, reunidas dentro de un marco regional y aplicando un enfoque analítico de migración mixta. QMMUs similares están disponibles para todas las regiones en donde trabaja MMC.
