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Panama sees significant drop in irregular migrations through the Darien Gap

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Panama sees significant drop in irregular migrations through the Darien Gap

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  • Panama recorded a 41% decline in irregular crossings through the Darien Gap in 2024 compared to the previous year.
  • President Jose Raul Mulino highlighted this drop as a success in controlling irregular migration.
  • In 2023, the US also experienced a reduction in irregular encounters at its southern border, with numbers dropping by 14%.
  • The US and Panama signed an agreement to curb illegal migration, supported by US-funded deportation efforts.
  • Critics argue that measures to combat irregular migration often neglect the root causes that drive people to make dangerous journeys.

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