Number of migrants crossing Panama's Darien Gap surpasses 400,000 to record high
This article is a summary of reporting by Reuters. Originally published September 29, 2023.
Official data released by Panama's security ministry revealed that over 400,000 people crossed the perilous Darién Gap linking Colombia and Panama in the first nine months of 2023. Crossings surged by a fifth in September alone compared to the prior month, reflecting mounting migration pressure toward the United States despite regional deterrence efforts. Authorities highlighted an acute humanitarian concern, noting that more than half of those crossing during this period were children and infants.
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More than 400,000 migrants crossed the treacherous Darién Gap through September 2023, setting an unprecedented record.
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