And now something of interest to our friends in Sudamérica
Michael Yon:
Capurgana, Colombia—Dicey place. Don’t come here. This a funnel-mouth from the world, North to America.
Many people from countries like Bangladesh, around Africa, and the Middle East, cannot get any closer to America without visa than South America. Specifically, someone from India or Nepal may first transit Dubai, Netherlands, then down to Chile. Bus through places like Peru and Ecuador, then to Colombia. There is no road at all connecting Panama and Colombia, thus the infamous Darien area is called the Gap. Or the Darien Gap. Reminds me of the Desert of Death in Afghanistan, only this is mountains, jungle, and murderers. And so, they must go on foot for roughly 4O miles and six days. Many are arriving wearing sandals and carrying small children on hip. Parents often die along the way.
The osmotic human pressure has dramatically increased since January. The Biden administration established a Green Zone in D.C., unfurled a welcome-to-hell carpet across our Southern border, and now people are flooding through Darien. Communist Guerrillas and drug smugglers, along with naked tribesmen, fill the Darien. Even the Armies stay clear.
After Inauguration, I was down on the Texas and New Mexico borders, and across the border in Mexico. Wall construction stopped even as America marches into civil war. These brave souls coming north need help. This is not the way to do it.
Some are criminals heading north just as American criminals head South. Others are simply good people brave enough to bring children to a better place. Even if they make it to Darien, and through Darien, they face more struggles every step. Panama , Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala — a fine tour through Communism—and into the dangers of Mexico.
Baited by Washington. Sick, sick Washington. When they land by boat here at Capurgana, they are sprayed with foul smelling “disinfectant.” Even the children.
The photo of woman holding baby was made by my friend Chuck Holton yesterday. I made the rest. We are here with intrepid Japanese journalist Masako Ganaha. She will take this news back to Japan. Meanwhile, the communists in neighboring Venezuela have destroyed what could be one of the nicest countries on earth. Venezuelans have flooded into Colombia where they ply every trade to eat, including mass prostitution. While Washington baits children through hell instead of helping in place.
I gotta go. Sorry for no editing. I don’t even have computer with me. This all on phone.
Thank you for all help. I need it, too. After Colombia, may go to Panama to interview those who make it through Darien. And then back to Texas.
Terrible situation.