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Set against the backdrop of record numbers of migrants crossing the hostile Darien Gap jungle in 2023, Panama’s public security ministry reported that over 520,085 people traversed the thick rainforest that straddles Panama and Colombia. On one hand Venezuelan nationals were the largest group of those braving the treacherous journey, monetized by Chinese, Ecuadorean, and Haitian citizens too, along with a litany of individuals from practicaly any national origin–Vietnamese, Afghans, Cameroon or Burkina Faso-visa enhanced, all dreaming of reaching the United States escalating a fear ultimate migration survival complex.
In response to the steep rise the Panama government2023 announced suppressives for try try and contain the surge, from increased deportations, to trekking of local governmental presence including health infrastructure. Still Facing risks dangerous conditions, from rivers masquerading as predators to volatility mafia type guerilla charades, trusting the knowledge the border of hope will be reached drives its stands.
