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Migrants crossing dense Darien jungle at Colombia-Panama border find increasingly organized route

Migrants who have hiked into the dense Darien jungle covering the Colombia-Panama border while the U.S. government moved to lift pandemic-related asylum restrictions have found an increasingly organized migration route

The Independent UK

Migrants flow north to US border ahead of policy changes

Despite a dissuasion campaign by the U.S. government, migrants are headed toward its southern border in growing numbers ahead of the end of pandemic-era asylum restrictions and proposed new restrictions on those seeking asylum

The Independent UK

UN expects more than 400,000 migrants to cross perilous Darien Gap this year

More than 400,000 migrants could cross the treacherous Darien Gap linking Panama with Colombia this year, the United Nations said on Friday, well up from nearly 250,000 in 2022 as the number of people making the journey surged over recent months.

Reuters

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US-led plan to ‘end’ migration through Darien Gap spurs questions

Deal with Panama, Colombia seeks to stem ‘illicit crossings’ of dangerous jungle route used by US-bound asylum seekers.

Al Jazeera

US would support Colombian, Panama forces to slow migration

United States forces will assist their Colombian and Panamanian counterparts with intelligence gathering to dismantle smuggling rings operating in the dense jungle of the Darien Gap

The Independent UK

US, Panama and Colombia aim to stop Darien Gap migration

The United States, Panama and Colombia will launch a 60-day campaign aimed at halting illegal migration through the treacherous Darien Gap, where the flow of migrants has multiplied this year

The Independent UK

Brothers from Darien lead off Turkey of the Week for second straight year

Luke and Joe Teri doubled up once again.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Rise in number of migrants crossing Panama's Darien Gap

Panama's government estimates 50,000 migrants crossed the treacherous Darien Gap linking Colombia and Panama in the first two months of 2023

The Independent UK

At least 60,000 minors set to cross dangerous Panama-Colombia jungle gap in 2023, says UN

A substantial hike in children crossing the Darien jungle - linking Panama with Colombia - is expected this year, the United Nations said on Friday, amid a surge in migrants making the dangerous journey to reach the United States.

Reuters

Colombia, Panama agree to step up anti-crime operations in Darien border region

Colombia and Panama have agreed to increase joint military operations in the Darien jungle region to tackle drug trafficking, illegal mining, and irregular migration.

Reuters

New U.S. migrant rules push down foot traffic in Colombia-Panama jungle, says IOM chief

The number of people making a perilous crossing on foot of the Darien Gap jungle between Colombia and Panama as they head north to try to get to the United States has dropped significantly since the U.S. government tightened its rules on migrants, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.

Reuters

The Darien disaster does not define story of Scottish colonisations

THE disastrous Darien scheme, a Scottish colony in Panama in the late 1690s whose failure almost crashed Scotland’s economy, played an important…

The National (Scotland)

Migrants arrive in record numbers in Panama in 2022, data shows

Migrants arrived at record numbers in Panama in 2022, the Central American nation said Sunday, with most of them leaving Venezuela and crossing the dangerous Darien Gap region in an attempt to reach the United States.

Reuters

Venezuelans try to rebuild after shattered U.S. migration dreams

Julio Perez, a 38-year-old auto mechanic, sold his car and tools to make the dangerous journey from Venezuela to the United States.

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The Independent UK

US migrant policy 'bucket of cold water' to some Venezuelans

Venezuelan Gilbert Fernández still plans to cross the dangerous Darién jungle into Panama headed over land toward the U.S. despite Washington's announcement that it will grant conditional humanitarian permits only to 24,000 Venezuelan migrants arriving by air

Reuters

Panama says record 150,000 migrants crossed dangerous Darien Gap this year

More than 150,000 migrants so far this year have made the treacherous crossing across the Darien jungle which links Panama with Colombia, a record figure according to official data.

Al Jazeera

‘We didn’t have choice’: Thousands risk lives to cross Darien Gap

Aid workers say more health resources needed in Panama, as unprecedented numbers of refugees attempt perilous journey.

The Guardian - UK

Risking it all: migrants brave Darién Gap in pursuit of the American dream

Last year a record 133,000 people risked their lives on a perilous trek through a lawless jungle – and the numbers keep rising

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Al Jazeera

US officials attend migration summit while policies under fire

High-level meetings are being held in Panama as rights advocates say risks for migrants exacerbated by US border push.

Reuters

Venezuelans lead growing number of migrants crossing Panama's dangerous Darien

The number of migrants crossing the treacherous Darien Gap linking Colombia and Panama more than doubled in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the year-earlier period, led by Venezuelans, Panamanian officials said on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brothers and toms: Darien pair bag big tom turkeys in Illinois’ youth season

Brothers Luke and Joe Teri both bagged big tom turkeys during Illinois’ youth season and lead off Turkey of the Week this spring.

Al Jazeera

Number of migrants crossing dangerous Darien Gap soars: UNHCR

UN refugee agency says number of people taking Panamanian jungle route tripled so far this year compared with 2021.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hyde Park and Davontae Hall take down Mount Carmel

Davontae Hall played his role to near perfection on Wednesday in Darien, leading the Thunderbirds to a 51-48 win against Mount Carmel in the Class 3A Hinsdale South Sectional semifinals.

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