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.<\/p>\n
Recommendations<\/p>\n
Closely monitor the impact of COVID-19 on smuggling, with a focus on protectionrisks.<\/p>\n
Engage with authorities to promote protection-sensitive immigration policies andborder management during the pandemic.<\/p>\n
Profiles<\/p>\n
This analysis is based on 323 surveys conducted between 13 July and 25 September2020. Data collection was carried out remotely by phone.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
52% of all respondents were women and 48% were men. The average age of respondentswas 34<\/p>\n
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