Ah, the great U-turn of the American dream! Once the migrants were flooding through the Darien Gap like a river in full flood, now they’re paddling back like a bunch of deflated balloons. It’s not just the policy changes that did it, it’s like the allure of the US is more like a magnetic field that only works in one direction – towards. And now, these intrepid travelers are paying $200 to $250 each to be ferried back, a price tag that’s steep but still cheaper than the fare to their ultimate disappointment. But hey, at least they get to enjoy the ‘mix feelings’ of the journey – a delightful cocktail of nostalgia and regret, with a side of ‘if only.’ Poor souls, the dream of a better life has turned into a boating disaster. And what about those smugglers? They must be laughing all the way to the bank, reaping where they never sowed. It’s quite the reversal, indeed!