Santiago Vanegas, a BBC Mundo journalist, shares gripping insights from his coverage of Venezuelan migrants navigating a perilous return home through Central America. He highlights their struggles, particularly focusing on Adrianiela, a young mother facing the dangers of the Darien Gap with her toddler. Vanegas sheds light on health risks, threats from gangs, and the psychological toll of their journey. Additionally, he critiques the inadequate government responses and the harsh realities of migrant detention in Panama, painting a vivid picture of their dire circumstances.