SEATTLE - Known as one of the riskiest and most treacherous paths in the world, the Darien Gap — a rugged jungle passage between Colombia and Panama — has seen a decrease in the flow of migrants trying to cross its perilous jungle, according to comments from José Raúl Mulino, president of Panama.
For years, the Darien Gap has been one of the preferred paths for migrants in Central and South America trying to make their way to the U.S.-Mexico border. Although Venezuelans make up the majority of migrants passing through, Africans and Asians have also been spotted using the Darien Gap. But according to officials, there has been a significant decrease in the flow of migrants traveling northbound in 2024 compared to previous years.
