Leir Migration Monitor – August 2023

“…at this point in the game, you cannot look back.” We are delighted to share our final entries documenting the findings and reflections of our research teams in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Colombia. Entry #4 notes that migrants rely primarily on information from other migrants to help them on their journey. Even when they know the dangers, most of them believe that migration is a risk worth taking, and few are willing to turn back given the time and money they have already invested. Entry #4 highlights the unanswered questions and emotional burdens that accompany this kind of research. Read the full entries here.