In this news brief, we break down why so many Haitians are seeking asylum in the US and in other Latin American countries. Political turmoil, natural disasters, and lack of security in the country have led thousands to flee across dangerous paths in search of safety.

The Washington Post article about Nathaniel Dennison's journey across the Darién Gap in can be found here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/filmmaker-darien-gap-black-migrant/2021/10/02/b0bbb85a-230b-11ec-8200-5e3fd4c49f5e_story.html Since Dennison's trek, reports of increasing numbers of children crossing the Darién Gap and of more sexual assaults during the crossing have come to light.

For more information on how Haitian asylum seekers move, check out this Reuters article: https://www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-haiti-route/fact-check-how-haitian-migrants-make-their-way-to-the-u-s-border-idUSL1N2QQ1XB

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Claire Mattes (Head News Writer)

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