Guatemala – Flow Monitoring Report 15 (1 - 31 August 2024)

In August 2024, 17 829 movements were observed in Guatemala (14% children) and 319 individuals were surveyed.1 The number of observed movements decreased by 24 per cent from July 2024 (23 496). 57 per cent of the total number of movements originated from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. 90 per cent mentioned the United States of America as their main intended destination.

Since 2022, migratory flows through the Latin America and Caribbean region have increased significantly, with record levels of persons crossing the perilous jungle of the Darién National Park from Colombia into Panama. The in-transit flows tracked in Guatemala have mirrored these regional migration trends.