Venezuelan children find stability in Mexican schools
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Venezuelan families migrating through Mexico are enrolling their children in public schools run by the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP), seeking a consistent education unavailable in Venezuela.
Many families initially intended to reach the United States, but changes to immigration policy left thousands stranded in Mexico starting in 2025. They had already travelled an average of 3,600 kilometers across seven countries, and some children were born during the journey.
Farida Acevedo, an activist with the Fundación Humana y Libre and Plataforma Ciudadana Venezuela Somos Todos, has been helping these families navigate the process of rebuilding their lives since 2022. She noticed a need to support children who crossed borders without documentation and lacked access to schooling. The SEP schools have accepted these children despite pending paperwork, though families struggle to afford school supplies. Venezuelan and Mexican networks responded by organizing crowdfunding and donation drives to provide the necessary materials.
Many parents, like Andrea, left Venezuela due to economic hardship and lack of opportunity, and now see Mexico as a place where their children can grow. The recent earthquakes in Venezuela further solidified their decision to stay, as they no longer have a viable home to return to. Advocates emphasize that education is crucial for these children’s future, offering them tools and opportunities they were previously denied.
