170,000+ migrants crossed Panama's Darien Gap in the first 5 months of 2024, a 2% increase from 2023, amidst dangerous conditions.

170,000+ migrants crossed Panama's Darien Gap, connecting Panama to Colombia, in the first five months of 2024, a 2% increase from the previous year. The Darien Gap is known for its dangerous conditions, including robbery, violence, and human trafficking. Panama's National Migration Service reports that Venezuelan, Ecuadorian, and Haitian migrants continue to cross in significant numbers.

June 07, 2024
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