How the Treacherous Darien Gap Became a Migration Crossroads of the Americas
This article is a summary of reporting by Migration Policy Institute. Originally published September 20, 2023.
The Migration Policy Institute examined the structural drivers behind the historic spike in Darién Gap crossings, noting that over 150,000 Venezuelans crossed in 2022 alone following visa restrictions imposed elsewhere in Latin America. The study analyzed Panama's controlled flow approach alongside trilateral cooperation initiatives between the United States, Colombia, and Panama. Experts highlighted that enforcement-only frameworks frequently shift migrants toward ever more remote and perilous jungle routes.
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A comprehensive MPI analysis examined how the Darién Gap evolved into a central migration thoroughfare despite extreme hazards.
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