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.

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.