INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
border policies and US-funded repatriation flights for reducing the crisis
In 2023, over 520,000 migrants traversed the jungle.Panama deployed 3-meter barbed-wire fences to seal unauthorized routes, funneling
migrants into a single monitored corridor in Lajas Blancas
Authorities imposed fines for illegal entry and reduced tourist visas from 90 to 15 days, deterring overstays.The US-backed deportation
program, active since August 2024, has removed 1,886 migrants on 44 flights
In February alone, 32 men and 11 women were returned to Colombia, including seven with criminal records linked to drug trafficking and
(Photo Internet reproduction)In 2024, 55 migrant deaths occurred, with injuries, sexual violence, and exploitation by groups like the Clan
del Golfo remaining systemic
MSF reported a sevenfold spike in sexual assault cases, while 30% of migrants sustained injuries during the trek.U.S.-Panama Ties Strengthen
Amid MigrationUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio reinforced collaboration during a February visit, announcing nearly $2.7 million for
While Panama hails the drop as a security victory, the path ahead balances enforcement with unresolved humanitarian challenges in one of the
