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April 17, 2024

What Is Driving Migration Through the Darién Gap?

Record numbers of migrants are traveling through the treacherous Darién Gap, which separates Colombia and Panama. // File Photo: Government of Panama.

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Ramón Martínez de la Guardia, Panama’s ambassador to the United States: “The government of Panama, led by President Cortizo, has been unapologetically vocal in promoting a safe, orderly and humane approach to migration management in the region. This applies to all countries, whether they are countries of origin, transit or destination. Our government is particularly concerned with the tragic conditions of arriving migrants, as vulnerable groups are using the treacherous and inhospitable Darién jungle as a pathway, turning it into one of the world’s most dangerous migrant routes. We have taken a proactive approach by adapting our policies and actions to the changing flow, routes and composition of the migrant groups. We have built and expanded…”

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