Challenges Faced by Migrants Returning Home

Migrants returning to their home countries due to the closed borders have faced significant hardships, often feeling unwanted and struggling with basic needs. In the tiny Panamanian island of Garbisutub, for example, the indigenous Guna community expressed their frustration over the influx of migrants, describing them as overwhelming and problematic. Individual migrants, like Marta and Jesus, shared their experiences of hardship, including begging for food and sleeping on the streets during their journey back. Despite the challenges, some migrants maintain hope, reflecting on their roots and recognizing the resilience gained through suffering, which has transformed their perceptions of home.