Apprehensions in Mexico by country of origin
NOTE: Map shows direction of travel, not specific routes
Source: Unidad de Politica Migratoria, Secretaria de Gobernacion
By Travis Hartman and Christine Chan | REUTERS GRAPHICS
From Brazil to the north
In recent years, larger numbers of migrants from Africa and Asia are starting their journey northward from Brazil. From Brazil, migrants proceed to Colombia and then through Central America en route to Mexico.