Angels for Migrants

Learn more about Las Patronas, a group of Mexican women who have been aiding migrants for over two decades.

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In the quaint locality of Guadalupe, La Patrona, within Amatlán de los Reyes in Veracruz, Mexico, a group of selfless women known as "Las Patronas" (The Patronesses) has been quietly transforming the lives of countless Central American migrants for over two decades. These unsung heroes dedicate their days to providing food, water, and a glimmer of hope to those journeying aboard the perilous freight train known as "La Bestia" (The Beast).