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The Latest Breaking News from Panama

Costa Rica close to signing agreement with U.S. to repatriate migrants heading north, official says

The country's Foreign Minister confirmed that the initiative emerged while visiting the U.S. last week

Latin Times

Ten people drown in Darién Gap while trying to cross swollen river

People were probably on their way to US, Panama’s border force says, highlighting perils of jungle

The Guardian - US

10 migrants drown in rushing river crossing Darien Gap in Panama

Ten migrants have drowned trying to cross a rushing river in Panama’s Darien Gap that borders Colombia

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US Official Says Migrant Deportations From Panama 'Imminent'

Deportation flights from Panama for undocumented US-bound migrants who have crossed the lawless Darien jungle from South America are expected to start imminently, a US official said Tuesday.

International Business Times

Panamanian president says migrants crossing the Darien Gap will only be repatriated if they agree

The measure could potentially diminish the impact of an agreement with the U.S. to stem the flow of migrants crossing through the path

Latin Times

Panama claims migration through Darién Gap has decreased since new president took office

José Raul Mulino vowed to stop illegal migration and got the Biden Administration to agree to cover repatriation costs of migrants from the U.S.

Latin Times

Panama President Addresses Migrant Crisis Through Darien Gap

President Mulino discusses challenges of migrants crossing Darien Gap, emphasizing voluntary repatriation and border control measures. Stay informed with A...

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Panama Installs Barbed Wire To Block Migrants In Darién Gap

Panama implements measures to deter illegal migration through the challenging Darién Gap, facing criticism from Colombia.

The Independent UK

Uruguay v Colombia TV channel, start time and how to watch Copa America fixture online tonight

Uruguay knocked out nine-time winners Brazil in the quarters, while Colombia beat Panama 5-0

Latin Times

The U.S. and Panama agreed to increase deportations at the Darien Gap, but challenges remain

Both countries signed a memorandum of understanding in which the U.S. committed to cover repatriation costs of migrants crossing the infamous gap

The Independent UK

Ruling could permit a new reservoir for the water-starved Panama Canal, but it could take 6 years

A court ruling could permit the construction of a new reservoir to feed the water-starved Panama Canal, but building it might take six years

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Latin Times

Panama shuts down three paths used by migrants to cross the Darien Gap and travel north

Authorities say they seek to "channel" the flow of people so as to have better control of it

The Guardian - US

Copa América power rankings: verdicts on the 16 teams after the group stage

Argentina are cruising, Colombia, Venezuela and Uruguay are rising, while the US and Mexico are in crisis

USA Today Sports Media Group

One moment from the USMNT’s loss showed exactly why U.S. Soccer must move on from Gregg Berhalter

It was the weakest mentality from a coach.

Latin Times

U.S. commits to covering repatriation costs of migrants crossing Darién Gap in deal with Panama

In return, Panama committed to adhering to all international agreements and conventions regarding the rights of migrants and refugees

The Guardian - US

Gregg Berhalter hasn’t lost the US locker room. But he should lose his job

The USMNT have crashed out of Copa América early. At best they have stagnated under their coach’s leadership as they aim to build for 2026

Latin Times

Panama's New President Vows To End Migrant 'Transit'

Mulino, 65, was elected in May after a campaign in which he vowed to close the dangerous migration route through the Darien jungle between Colombia and Panama.

Latin Times

USA Crash Out Of Copa In Group Phase As Uruguay, Panama Advance

The tournament hosts suffered an upset 2-1 defeat to Panama last week and went into Monday's final Group C game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City needing to match or better Panama's result against Bolivia to advance.

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