Darien Gap 2021: A Haitian Exodus

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Published 2021-10-29
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.


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All Comments (21)
  • @jasminesaez5061
    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 💕💕💕
  • @4ctina246
    "I have a big problem, but my dream is bigger!" WOW...the courage.
  • @raybueno1901
    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 😢
  • @5cents246
    this makes me realize how lucky I really am people appreciate what you have no matter what ✌✌
  • 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 this.....Love and hugs from Samoa, Chief Tupa'i Bruno
  • @MoBay876rc
    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
  • @Stormsurge037
    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.
  • @quyenbui951
    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.5016
    This journalist is incredible. I’ve seen his other works but this has been one of the most eye opening
  • This a cold world everybody stay safe and prayed up at all times 🙏🏿💯🇭🇹
  • 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.
  • @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.
  • @In2uCon
    Why is this titled a Haitian Exodus, yet the main “character” is a man from 🇮🇷 who speaks Spanish? Just curious, were there no Haitians willing to do the interview?
  • This journey is so touching it brings tears to my eyes knowing the struggle our human got to do for a better life
  • 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.
  • @morosso1968
    everyone deserves a better life. but it feels so bad to see people doing such life risking journey towards their dream, freedom just to have it. heart breaking.
  • @Raq457
    This makes you think how lucky we are to call America our home. Sending love all around the world. ♥️