Panama Eyes New Measures as Flow of Migrants through Darien Gap Hits 300,000 So Far This Year
This article is a summary of reporting by Associated Press. Originally published August 24, 2023.
Panamanian officials sounded the alarm after Darién Gap border crossings crossed the 300,000 threshold well before the end of 2023. Authorities noted that state resources and humanitarian capacities at reception centers were being completely overwhelmed by the daily arrival of thousands of people. The Panamanian government warned it would evaluate tougher policies to manage the crisis as international cooperation, including joint initiatives with Colombia and the United States, struggled to stem the flow.
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Panama explored stricter border measures as the tally of migrants crossing the Darién Gap topped 300,000 in August 2023.
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