Panama says 55 US-bound migrants have died crossing Darién Gap this year (www.theguardian.com)
from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 20 Dec 01:50
https://lemmy.world/post/23333247

Summary

Panama reported that 55 migrants have died and 180 children were abandoned this year while crossing the dangerous Darién Gap, a key route for US-bound migrants from South America.

The deaths include 10 drownings in July, though the true toll may be higher due to the jungle’s inaccessibility.

So far, 300,000 migrants have crossed in 2024, a 41% drop from 2023’s record.

Panama, under US pressure, has closed some routes and started deporting migrants using US-funded flights to address the crisis.

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