Overview

• Venezuelans are crossing the Darien Gap, a dangerous jungle passage, due to disillusionment with the July presidential election results.
• President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner despite opposition claims of a landslide victory for his competitor.
• Migrants describe the journey as increasingly arduous, with many facing treacherous conditions and health issues.
• Economic and political turmoil in Venezuela has led to a record number of migrants, with over half a million crossing the Darien last year.
• The disputed election results and subsequent state repression have triggered a new wave of migration, with many losing hope for change.