Migration By El Faro English

For decades, Central Americans have headed north to the United States, leaving behind violence and poverty, seeking opportunity, and reuniting with family. Central America is wherever there are Central Americans. And yet, for decades,

U.S. authorities and regional partners have tried —and failed— to repel and expel them. The isthmus is a crossroads, too, for migrants from around the world. El Faro photojournalists show how Central America is defined as much by the people who are here as by those forging their own path.

Photography by Víctor Peña and Carlos Barrera

Curation with Roman Gressier

Join us in engaging with the El Faro English exhibit and build community. In collaboration with the Ethnic Studies Center for Research, Activism, and Community Engagement (RACE).