It Could Happen Here Darién Gap: One Year Later | Part One: After The Jungle
Dec 1, 2025
Join James as he reconnects with Primrose and her daughter Kim, who share their treacherous journey from Panama to the U.S. border. They discuss the vital role of community and mutual aid during their migration. Primrose reveals her hopes for a better life in America for Kim, alongside the heartbreaking realities of migrant deaths and exploitation in Tapachula. From near-drowning incidents to a harrowing kidnapping in Mexico, their story is a powerful exploration of resilience, courage, and the hurdles faced by countless migrants.
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Stranded On The Border Wall
- Primrose ended up atop a modified border wall after smugglers took their ladder when Border Patrol arrived.
- Her daughter Kim had already jumped and made it into the US while Primrose remained stuck on the wall.
Queue At Bajo Chiquito
- James and his fixer traveled by piragua to Bajo Chiquito and found a thousand migrants waiting to travel north.
- He reconnected with Primrose and Kim in the long line, learning they had formed a supportive community on the journey.
Lean On Traveling Networks
- Build trust and mutual aid networks on the route because strangers become lifelines in the jungle.
- Rely on communal support: migrants share food, medicine, and encouragement to survive dangerous segments.