A new migrant caravan is preparing to depart from Tapachula, a southern Mexican city on the border with Guatemala, with its initial destination set for Mexico City.

Scheduled to leave on Wednesday, the caravan is already drawing significant attention, with approximately 1,200 individuals officially registered for the journey.

However, organizers—led by Jason, one of the key coordinators—anticipate that the number of participants will likely rise in the coming days as more migrants, driven by similar hopes of security and opportunity, join the ranks.

This caravan is primarily made up of people who have fled poverty, violence, and political instability in their home countries, including Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.

For many, the journey is both a desperate and hopeful step toward a better life, whether it be in Mexico or further north, where some aim to reach the United States.

Organizers like Jason emphasize the solidarity of the group, encouraging those traveling together to support one another as they face an uncertain and often perilous path ahead.

The route, which spans more than 1,000 kilometers, will not be easy.

The travelers will endure grueling distances on foot, facing extreme heat, lack of resources, and the constant risk of encountering immigration checkpoints or law enforcement.

For those on this journey, however, these hardships are outweighed by the pursuit of a safer existence, far removed from the violence and economic hardship that many have left behind.

As the caravan prepares to embark, it has caught the attention of both local authorities and humanitarian organizations.

In Tapachula, a city where many migrants have been stuck for months waiting for legal paperwork or the opportunity to move forward, the caravan represents both a logistical challenge and a poignant reminder of the reasons that so many are forced to leave their homes in search of better futures.

The Mexico Bureau of CVG is closely monitoring the situation, tracking the progress of the caravan and its participants.

This marks yet another chapter in the ongoing migration crisis, one that continues to unfold across Central America and Mexico.

As the caravan moves forward, it shines a light on the resilience and determination of those who, despite facing immense challenges, are willing to risk everything for a chance at a new life.

Al Jazeera/Agencies.