Darien Gap 2021: A Haitian Exodus

In 2010, a devastating earthquake drove Haitians from their homeland to rebuild their lives. Ten years later in the wake of a pandemic-shattered economy, thousands of native born Haitians that had made their home in South America left their lives behind again and began making their way north to America. CBSN Originals met families preparing to cross the treacherous Darien Gap, dense jungle that correspondent Adam Yamaguchi trekked 4 years earlier to document the sacrifice migrants are willing to make in the hopes of finding a better life in the US.

[jasminesaez]

I am American and to see what people do to get here makes me sad 😢 we live here and sometimes don’t realize how blessed we are 🙏🏾 these videos humble me thank you 💕💕💕

[quyenbui]

Thank you so much CBS for covering this heartbreaking journey of the brave people through the jungle, fighting all odds to find a better life. The world needs to see this!

[w.d.]

This journalist is incredible. I’ve seen his other works but this has been one of the most eye opening

[MagicCircusofSamoa]

That poor man from Nepal just broke my heart, matter of fact, all of them did the same. OMG, one must consider how luck we are not to have to do and hugs from Samoa, Chief Tupa'i Bruno

[cents]

this makes me realize how lucky I really am people appreciate what you have no matter what ✌✌

[lionprinceashanti]

This is very heartbreaking. We shouldn't have a world like this.

[ctina]

"I have a big problem, but my dream is bigger!" WOW...the courage.

[beulahjallah]

Thanks for allowing us to take this difficult journey with you. At least we know what people go through. We can now pray for them with clearer understanding.
Thanks again.

[raybueno]

I have 3 days just type into google what is happening in Haiti and I can't find not even 1 news report 😓 it hurt nobody cares what happens to Haiti all I pray to God is that one day just like on January 1 1804 Haiti raise again and flourish and kick out all those 5% who have everything in Haiti many blessing to our suffer sister nation. 1 Love to you all from a Dominican in the Dominican Republic 😢

[Stormsurge]

We are bless in many ways, just the fact that we have a roof over our heads to shelter us from the elements is more than enough be grateful for.

[sg_megalodon]

This a cold world everybody stay safe and prayed up at all times 🙏🏿💯🇭🇹

[lakeshaknight]

Thank you for reporting this 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
These are the struggles that we don't see!!!

[navindralall]

This journey is so touching it brings tears to my eyes knowing the struggle our human got to do for a better life

[marilynnewhouse]

Thank you for this documentary. I find it very sad to see. Brave and determined individuals. I am so thankful for my life in the USA. I will never take it for granted.

[MoBayrc]

I pray that all theses people stay safe on there journey 🙏🏽 this makes me realize how lucky I really am people appreciate what you have no matter what it is don't take life for granted

[Raq]

This makes you think how lucky we are to call America our home. Sending love all around the world. ♥️

[r.j.lindzee]

This is the best "Jorney With" documentary I have ever watched! I've watched these kinds of documentaries a lot of times but they always start in Mexico so this is interesting and I've never seen or heard of these places before and it gives me a whole new perspective. I appreciate it.

[shamecalouis]

Wow the Nepal guy made me so sentimental, situations like this makes me so grateful of things I have and the life I am given.

[sebastiend]

Count your blessings guys... Be grateful Especially if you were born in north America or in Europe. I live in Haiti and even I am grateful. These ppl have got the short end of the stick

[aluca]

Thanks for showing this documental about migrants (not only from Haiti, but also from Africa and Middle East) in Darien, Panamá 🇵🇦