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Panama to increase deportations in face of record migration through the Darien Gap

Panama says it will increase deportations and infrastructure in the area of the Darien jungle along its shared border with Colombia

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Panama eyes new measures as flow of migrants through Darien Gap hits 300,000 so far this year

The government of Panama says it will launch a new campaign to stem the flow of migrants through the dangerous, jungle-clad Darien Gap, after crossings hit 300,000 so far this year

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Nearly 250,000 migrants crossed Panama's Darien Gap so far this year, more than in all of 2022

The number of migrants crossing Panama's dangerous, jungle-clad Darien Gap has swelled to almost 250,000 in the first seven months of 2023, surpassing the number that crossed in all of 2022

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

UN expects more than 400,000 migrants to cross perilous Darien Gap this year

More than 400,000 migrants could cross the treacherous Darien Gap linking Panama with Colombia this year, the United Nations said on Friday, well up from nearly 250,000 in 2022 as the number of people making the journey surged over recent months.

Reuters · Apr 14, 2023

UN: As many as 400,000 migrants may cross Darien Gap in 2023

Two U.N. groups say the number of migrants crossing the dangerous Darien Gap between Colombia and Panama could soar to as many as 400,000 this year

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

US-led plan to ‘end’ migration through Darien Gap spurs questions

Deal with Panama, Colombia seeks to stem ‘illicit crossings’ of dangerous jungle route used by US-bound asylum seekers.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2023

US would support Colombian, Panama forces to slow migration

United States forces will assist their Colombian and Panamanian counterparts with intelligence gathering to dismantle smuggling rings operating in the dense jungle of the Darien Gap

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

US, Panama, Colombia agree plan to curb migration in Darien Gap

The United States, Panama and Colombia will launch a two-month campaign to tackle undocumented immigration through the jungle region separating Colombia and Panama known as the Darien Gap, their governments said on Tuesday following high-level talks.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2023

US, Panama and Colombia aim to stop Darien Gap migration

The United States, Panama and Colombia will launch a 60-day campaign aimed at halting illegal migration through the treacherous Darien Gap, where the flow of migrants has multiplied this year

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023

Rise in number of migrants crossing Panama's Darien Gap

Panama's government estimates 50,000 migrants crossed the treacherous Darien Gap linking Colombia and Panama in the first two months of 2023

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023