Summary
Over 300,000 migrants crossed Panama’s Darien Gap in 2024, a 42% drop from 2023’s record of 520,085, according to Panamanian officials.
The dangerous Darien Gap connects Colombia with Panama, serving as a key route for migrants traveling north to the United States.
Most were Venezuelans fleeing economic collapse.
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino’s stricter migration policies, including barbed wire fencing, fines, and U.S.-funded deportation flights, contributed to the decline.
Analysts warn these measures may not address migration’s root causes and could increase risks for migrants. Panama deported 1,548 migrants in 2024.
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Soon people will cross it southwards.