MMC Latin America and the Caribbean – 4Mi Snapshot November 2020: Refugees and migrants in Guatemala and Mexico: a focus on smuggling during the…

This snapshot focuses on the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the useof smugglers by refugees and migrants in Guatemala and Mexico. It is based on 4Miinterviews with people on the move and a few key informant interviews in GuatemalaCity and Tapachula. It aims to contribute towards a solid evidence base to inform targetedresponses on the ground, as well as advocacy efforts related to the situation of refugeesand migrants during the coronavirus pandemic.

Recommendations

Closely monitor the impact of COVID-19 on smuggling, with a focus on protectionrisks.

Engage with authorities to promote protection-sensitive immigration policies andborder management during the pandemic.

Profiles

This analysis is based on 323 surveys conducted between 13 July and 25 September2020. Data collection was carried out remotely by phone.

43% of respondents were interviewed in Guatemala and 57% in Mexico. 88% of thosesurveyed in Guatemala were in the countrys capital, Guatemala City, while 12% were inother cities such as Chimaltenango, Escuintla, Quetzaltenango, Sacatepquez, amongothers. 90% of respondents in Mexico were in Tapachula (State of Chiapas) and theremaining 10% were in different cities including Tuxtla Gutierrez, Ciudad Hidalgo andEscuintla.

52% of all respondents were women and 48% were men. The average age of respondentswas 34

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