Panama Increases Pace of Deportations from Darien Gap as Part of Agreement with the U.S.
Roger Mojica, Director of Panama's National Immigration Service, said that 11 flights conducted have had an approximate cost of $900,000
Sexual assaults at the Darien Gap are so frequent migrants travel with morning-after pills
In the last 18 months, Humans Right Watch reported that almost 700,000 people crossed the Darien Gap; about 65% of them are from Venezuela
Human Rights Watch calls on Latin America countries to step up aid for Haitian, Venezuelan migrants
The NGO urges governments to improve protection schemes, grant legal status and reverse "onerous visa requirements" for millions of Haitians and Venezuelans
U.S., Colombia and Panama agree to increase crackdown on regional migration route through more deportations
Colombia and Panama agreed to increase state presence along their shared border to fight back human trafficking and smugglers
Panama announces expansion of U.S.-funded deportation flights to include migrants from Ecuador, India, China
The government began carrying out the flights this week
Panama starts deporting migrants apprehended at the Darien Gap through U.S.-funded flights
A group of 29 Colombians with criminal records were the first to be returned
U.S.-funded deportation flights from Darien Gap set to start on Tuesday
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino said most migrants apprehended come from Venezuela
Panama disrupts human trafficking ring focused on Chinese migrants as crackdown increases
15 people were accused of moving the migrants through the route known as the Darien Gap
Panama Dismantles 'VIP' Chinese Migrant Route In Darien Jungle
The arrests were made in the town of Santa Fe, near the city of Meteti in Darien Province, Panama's border region with Colombia covered in dense jungle and through which hundreds of thousands of migrants cross on their way to the United States.
Panamanian president warns outcome of Venezuela's elections could increase migratory flows in Darien Gap, and fast
President Mulino said that "practically all of Venezuela is walking through there every day"
Costa Rica close to signing agreement with U.S. to repatriate migrants heading north, official says
The country's Foreign Minister confirmed that the initiative emerged while visiting the U.S. last week
US Official Says Migrant Deportations From Panama 'Imminent'
Washington this month pledged $6 million in funding for migrant repatriations from the Central American nation in the hope of reducing irregular crossings at its own southern border.
Panamanian president says migrants crossing the Darien Gap will only be repatriated if they agree
The measure could potentially diminish the impact of an agreement with the U.S. to stem the flow of migrants crossing through the path
Panama claims migration through Darién Gap has decreased since new president took office
José Raul Mulino vowed to stop illegal migration and got the Biden Administration to agree to cover repatriation costs of migrants from the U.S.
Panama President Rules Out Forcibly Repatriating US-bound Migrants
Panama's new president on Thursday ruled out forcibly repatriating US-bound undocumented migrants who make the dangerous jungle crossing from Colombia, in an apparent softening of his stance.
Pictured: dangerous barbed wire threatening migrant lives in the Darien Gap
The new Panamanian government has taken drastic actions to reduce the flow along the already treacherous path used by hundreds of thousands of migrants
The U.S. and Panama agreed to increase deportations at the Darien Gap, but challenges remain
Both countries signed a memorandum of understanding in which the U.S. committed to cover repatriation costs of migrants crossing the infamous gap
Panama shuts down three paths used by migrants to cross the Darien Gap and travel north
Authorities say they seek to "channel" the flow of people so as to have better control of it
U.S. commits to covering repatriation costs of migrants crossing Darién Gap in deal with Panama
In return, Panama committed to adhering to all international agreements and conventions regarding the rights of migrants and refugees
Panama's New President Vows To End Migrant 'Transit'
Mulino, 65, was elected in May after a campaign in which he vowed to close the dangerous migration route through the Darien jungle between Colombia and Panama.
USA Crash Out Of Copa In Group Phase As Uruguay, Panama Advance
The tournament hosts suffered an upset 2-1 defeat to Panama last week and went into Monday's final Group C game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City needing to match or better Panama's result against Bolivia to advance.
Panama Canal Agency Warns Water Shortage 'Is Not Over'
Unlike other waterways such as the Suez Canal, the Panama Canal, which usually handles about six percent of global maritime trade, operates with rainwater from the artificial lakes Gatun and Alajuela.
Panamanian president-elect offers Biden deal to shut down Darien Gap, a main migration route to U.S.
José Raúl Mulino told a journalist he wants to start daily repatriation flights for undocumented immigrants from Panama if the U.S. pays for them
Panama looking to gain experience at Copa América 2024, its second-ever appearance at the competition
Short guide on everything a Panamanian fan needs to know ahead of the Copa América 2024
Panama begins evacuation plan for island residents as it becomes uninhabitable due to climate change
300 families are set to leave Gardi Sugdub as rising sea levels make it unsafe to live there
Latino migrants are facing "unprecedented vulnerabilities" on their journey to the U.S.
MSF also highlights that local health institutions were "overwhelmed" facing the increase in the migratory flow in 2023.
Panama's First Climate Change Displaced Bid Their Island Farewell
The soon-to-be former inhabitants of the island of Carti Sugtupu are the first people in Panama to be displaced by climate change.
Colombia disagrees with Panama, is unwilling to shut down Darien Gap migration route
Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo addressed a vow by Panamanian president-elect José Raúl Mulino
This is the special version of 'Cumbre,' the 2024 Copa America ball to be used in the final
Despite not being officially unveiled, the Puma store in the U.S. has already listed the item and it's sold out
Panama President-elect Pledges To Deport Migrants Who Cross Darien Gap
Panama will deport US-bound migrants who enter the country through the notoriously dangerous stretch of jungle known as the Darien Gap, president-elect Jose Raul Mulino said Thursday.