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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

Latin Times

Migrants crossing through the Darien Gap drop sharply as Panama expands crackdown

Fewer than a quarter million had gone through the jungle path by late August, compared to over half a million in all of 2023

Latin Times

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

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Panama Conducts First US-Funded Migrant Deportation Flight To Colombia

Panama conducts its first US-funded migrant deportation flight to Colombia, aiming to reduce unauthorized crossings.

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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

Latin Times

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

Latin Times

Cindy Ngamba wins bronze for Refugee Olympic Team’s first ever medal

The British-based boxer lost her semi-final to Panama’s Atheyna Bylon.

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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

Latin Times

Panama Dismantles 'VIP' Chinese Migrant Route In Darien Jungle

Panamanian border police arrested 15 people Wednesday connected to a criminal organization that helped smuggle Chinese migrants across the Darien jungle via a "VIP route" with fewer challenges to traverse.

International Business Times

Panama arrests 15 people for smuggling Chinese migrants through the Darien Gap

Police in Panama say they have arrested 15 people who allegedly ran a smuggling ring to move Chinese migrants through the Darien Gap

The Independent UK

South American countries call on Venezuelan government to 'respect the popular will'

Uruguay, Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and the Dominican Republic signed a joint letter as uncertainty about the government's next move continue

Latin Times

A list of all the international observers banned or deported from Venezuela before the elections

From a convoy of ex-Latin American presidents halted in Panama to a group of Spanish senators who were banned at Venezuelan customs

Latin Times

Regional Concern Grows As Venezuela Blocks Vote Observers

Panama on Friday accused Venezuela of blocking a flight carrying former Latin American presidents -- all critics of President Nicolas Maduro -- to observe elections due in two days.

International Business Times

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"

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Ten Migrants Drown Crossing Darién Gap In Panama

Ten migrants drowned in the Darién Gap tragedy, emphasizing the dangers faced by those seeking passage from South America to Central America.

Latin Times

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

The Guardian - US

Ten people drown in Darién Gap while trying to cross swollen river

People were probably on their way to US, Panama’s border force says, highlighting perils of jungle

The Independent UK

10 migrants drown in rushing river crossing Darien Gap in Panama

Ten migrants have drowned trying to cross a rushing river in Panama’s Darien Gap that borders Colombia

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International Business Times

US Official Says Migrant Deportations From Panama 'Imminent'

Deportation flights from Panama for undocumented US-bound migrants who have crossed the lawless Darien jungle from South America are expected to start imminently, a US official said Tuesday.

Latin Times

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

Latin Times

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.

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Panama President Addresses Migrant Crisis Through Darien Gap

President Mulino discusses challenges of migrants crossing Darien Gap, emphasizing voluntary repatriation and border control measures. Stay informed with A...

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Panama president says repatriation of migrants crossing the Darien Gap will be voluntary

Panama's President José Raúl Mulino says that migrants entering Panama through the treacherous Darien Gap will only be sent back to their countries if they agree to do so, potentially diminishing the impact of stricter immigration enforcement Mulino had pushed

International Business Times

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.

Tom’s Hardware

The U.S. is building a chip packaging supply chain in Latin America

U.S. to assist Latin America in boosting its semiconductor assembly, testing, and packaging capabilities in Mexico, Panama, and Costa Rica.

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