Ten Migrants Drown in Panama's Darién Gap Amid Rising Migration
Panama's new president faces challenges as hazardous conditions and increased migration lead to tragic deaths.
Overview
- Ten migrants drowned while attempting to cross a river in Panama's Darién Gap on July 16.
- The victims were swept away by strong currents, and their bodies were found near the Indigenous community of Carreto.
- Panama's new president, José Raúl Mulino, has pledged to curb migration with support from the U.S. government.
- Recent measures to block popular routes may push migrants towards more dangerous paths.
- Over 212,000 migrants have crossed into Panama from Colombia this year, following a record-setting 2023.