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Panama disrupts human trafficking ring focused on Chinese migrants as crackdown increases

15 people were accused of moving the migrants through the route known as the Darien Gap

Latin Times · Aug 8, 2024

Panama Dismantles 'VIP' Chinese Migrant Route In Darien Jungle

Panamanian border police arrested 15 people Wednesday connected to a criminal organization that helped smuggle Chinese migrants across the Darien jungle via a "VIP route" with fewer challenges to traverse.

International Business Times · Aug 7, 2024

Panama arrests 15 people for smuggling Chinese migrants through the Darien Gap

Police in Panama say they have arrested 15 people who allegedly ran a smuggling ring to move Chinese migrants through the Darien Gap

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024

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South American countries call on Venezuelan government to 'respect the popular will'

Uruguay, Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and the Dominican Republic signed a joint letter as uncertainty about the government's next move continue

Latin Times · Jul 29, 2024

A list of all the international observers banned or deported from Venezuela before the elections

From a convoy of ex-Latin American presidents halted in Panama to a group of Spanish senators who were banned at Venezuelan customs

Latin Times · Jul 28, 2024

Regional Concern Grows As Venezuela Blocks Vote Observers

Panama on Friday accused Venezuela of blocking a flight carrying former Latin American presidents -- all critics of President Nicolas Maduro -- to observe elections due in two days.

International Business Times · Jul 26, 2024

Panamanian president warns outcome of Venezuela's elections could increase migratory flows in Darien Gap, and fast

President Mulino said that "practically all of Venezuela is walking through there every day"

Latin Times · Jul 26, 2024

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Ten Migrants Drown Crossing Darién Gap In Panama

Ten migrants drowned in the Darién Gap tragedy, emphasizing the dangers faced by those seeking passage from South America to Central America.

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 · Jul 24, 2024

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 · Jul 24, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

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 · Jul 24, 2024

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 · Jul 22, 2024

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 · Jul 22, 2024

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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...

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024

Panama president says repatriation of migrants crossing the Darien Gap will be voluntary

Panama's President José Raúl Mulino says that migrants entering Panama through the treacherous Darien Gap will only be sent back to their countries if they agree to do so, potentially diminishing the impact of stricter immigration enforcement Mulino had pushed

International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024

Panama President Rules Out Forcibly Repatriating US-bound Migrants

Panama's new president on Thursday ruled out forcibly repatriating US-bound undocumented migrants who make the dangerous jungle crossing from Colombia, in an apparent softening of his stance.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 18, 2024

The U.S. is building a chip packaging supply chain in Latin America

U.S. to assist Latin America in boosting its semiconductor assembly, testing, and packaging capabilities in Mexico, Panama, and Costa Rica.

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Panama's Efforts Reduce Migration Through Darien Gap

Learn about the decline in migration through the Darien Gap and its implications on regional migration patterns.

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

Panama says migration through border with Colombia is down since President Mulino took office

Panama's border police says that migration through the Darien Gap dividing Colombia and Panama has declined significantly this month since Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino took office and ordered authorities to get control of the dense jungle frontier

The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2024

Mexico is bringing home a long-dead hero – but what about today’s missing?

President Andrés López Obrador is repatriating the remains of a 19th-century revolutionary from Panama to a country where more than 100,000 have disappeared

Latin Times · Jul 12, 2024

Pictured: dangerous barbed wire threatening migrant lives in the Darien Gap

The new Panamanian government has taken drastic actions to reduce the flow along the already treacherous path used by hundreds of thousands of migrants

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 · Jul 10, 2024

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 · Jul 9, 2024

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

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