40% Decline in Migrant Crossings Through the Darién Gap in 2024

The number of migrants crossing the treacherous Darién Gap, located on the border between Colombia and Panama, decreased by 40% in 2024, according to data from Panama’s Ministry of Public Security. As of November 30, 297,354 crossings were recorded, a significant drop compared to over 500,000 last year.

This decline is attributed to various measures implemented by Panamanian authorities, including repatriation flights and intensified patrols in the region. Heavy rains in November, which made river crossings more challenging, also contributed to the decrease, making it the month with the fewest crossings this year (11,144).

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The National Migration Service of Panama highlighted that deportation programs targeting countries like Ecuador and Colombia have reduced the arrival of migrants from these nationalities. However, Venezuelans remain the largest group, accounting for 70% of crossings in 2024, though a decline from the previous year is also anticipated.

Panamanian authorities have expressed their intent to collaborate with the United States to implement more effective measures to curb this migratory flow toward the north.

The Darién Gap continues to be a perilous route for thousands of migrants seeking to reach the United States, as they face extreme natural challenges and risks associated with the journey.

This scenario underscores the efforts of regional governments to address irregular migration and the persistent challenges along this critical migratory route.

From: https://www.vozdeamerica.com/a/cruces-migrantes-jungla-darien-caen-40-ano-/7885861.html 

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