Panama saw a 41% drop in migrants crossing the Darien Gap in 2024 due to stricter policies.

In 2024, about 302,000 migrants crossed the Darien Gap from Colombia to Panama, a 41% drop from 2023. Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino implemented stricter policies, including closing routes and using US-funded flights to deport migrants. Most migrants were Venezuelans fleeing economic collapse. Despite the decrease, experts warn that the measures may not address the root causes of migration and could increase the dangers faced by those crossing.

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