A tragic incident occurred off Senegal's northern coast where at least two dozen people died and many others were injured when their boat capsized. This event highlights the perilous journey many migrants take to reach Spain from West Africa. Concurrently, a notable trend has emerged among Senegalese migrants utilizing social media platforms like TikTok and WhatsApp to plan journeys to the United States via Nicaragua. This route, often referred to as the 'Luxury Route,' has gained popularity, with migrants paying significant sums to travel agents in Senegal's capital for a chance to reach the US. The journey, costing around 6 million CFA (approximately $10,000), includes stops in Morocco, Spain, and El Salvador.
In Senegal's capital, Nicaragua is a hot ticket among travel agents as migrants try to reach US (from @AP) https://t.co/OAHYKJk3gt
Senegalese migrants are using TikTok and WhatsApp to plan journeys from Nicaragua to the US: "It's not something hidden." https://t.co/iAAlknltgl
“In Senegal, it’s all over the streets — everyone’s talking about Nicaragua, Nicaragua, Nicaragua,” said Ba, who paid about 6M CFA ($10K) to get to Nicaragua in July with stops in Morocco, Spain and El Salvador. “It’s not something hidden.” https://t.co/P0AMadYXbX
https://t.co/wKZzoWgK9T In Senegal's capital, Nicaragua is a hot ticket among travel agents as migrants try to reach US
The ‘Luxury Route’ to the U.S. for African Migrants https://t.co/zufyPsTn9A "She had seen the trans-Atlantic journey advertised on social media, she said, and thought, 'I want to try it.'"
At least two dozen people died off Senegal's northern coast and many others were injured when their boat capsized, officials said, underscoring the danger of the route used by an increasing number of migrants seeking to reach Spain from West Africa. https://t.co/y2EZr0nCk6