Devociones en tránsito: una aproximación etnográfica al circuito migratorio Soconusco Istmo-Costa

Soconusco, Chiapas, is a melting pot of migrant experiences characterized by social, economic, and cultural challenges. This border region, with its history of human mobility, has received thousands of migrants from Central and South America, Africa, and Asia who seek to reach the United States or settle in different regions of Mexico. During their journey, these migrants face a range of obstacles. This article reveals the role of religious icons in this region, as an expression of faith but also as symbols that allow migrants to reaffirm their social beliefs, build supportive communities, and confront the challenges associated with vulnerability.