Migrant Crossings Through the Darién Jungle Drop 42% in 2024
In 2024, migrant crossings through the Darién jungle, one of the most dangerous routes in Latin America, dropped by 42% compared to the previous year. According to Panama’s National Migration Service, over 300,000 people traversed this territory on their way to the United States, down from 520,085 recorded in 2023. Stricter Border Measures The decline […]
Increase in Unaccompanied Migrant Minors Crossing the Darién: UNICEF Warns of Risks
The journey through the Darién jungle, a notoriously dangerous route between Colombia and Panama, remains the scene of an alarming migration crisis. According to a recent UNICEF report, the number of children and adolescents crossing this region alone increased by 35% in 2024, reaching a total of 4,476 cases by November, compared to the 3,300 […]
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 […]
Migration Growth Through the Darién in September Driven by Venezuelans After Elections
The number of migrants crossing the Darién Gap toward the United States increased in September, with a notable surge in Venezuelans following the post-election crisis in their country, according to a report from Refugees International. This spike comes after several months of declining migration figures. Increase in Migratory Crossings According to the report, Venezuelans continue […]
Dangers on the Migration Route from San Andrés Island to the United States
San Andrés Island in Colombia has become a critical point on the irregular migration route to the United States. Recent rescues of stranded migrants and reports of missing persons have highlighted the dangers faced by those who choose this corridor to reach their final destination. Recent Incidents and Rescues As of 2024, the Colombian Navy […]
Migration through the Darién Gap is interrupted after the capture of boat captains in Colombia
Source: https://www.vozdeamerica.com/a/se-interrumpe-migracion-darien-captura-capitanes/7509008.html The dangerous migration route through the Darién Gap has been interrupted following the capture of several boat captains transporting migrants back to their starting point in the jungle. You may also like to read: “Inflation Adjustment of Premium Processing Fees went into effect on February 26“ Transportation companies, in protest of the detentions, […]
Migration crisis in the Darien Gap: Over 500,000 People at Risk
An alarming report from Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reveals that the migration crisis in the Darien Gap has reached critical levels in 2023, with nearly 500,000 people crossing the perilous jungle that marks the border between Colombia and Panama. This number, more than double those recorded in 2022 and 2021, highlights the severity of the […]
