VOA Spanish: What is 'reverse flow' migration and what are risks of going back?
First, they crossed the Darien Gap in the hope of reaching the United States.
Now, many are returning in what authorities call a "reverse flow" of migration.
What is behind this phenomenon and what risks does it entail?
Click here for the full story in Spanish.
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