Illegal Migration through the Darién Jungle
The number of illegal U.S.-bound migrants passing through the dangerous Darién jungle plummeted by nearly 99 percent during February 2025 compared to February 2024, Panama's Migrant Authority revealed. There has been a significant reduction in migrant traffic due to various policies enacted by Panama and the election of President Donald Trump.
Key Points
- 98.9% drop in illegal migrants passing through the Darién Gap in February 2025 compared to February 2024.
- Factors contributing to the reduction include policies by Panama and the election of President Trump.
- Notable nationalities of migrants passing through the Darién Gap included Venezuelans, Cameroonians, Bangladeshis, and others.
- Panama and Costa Rica collaborating to manage the reverse migrant flow from the United States.
Pros
- Significant reduction in illegal migrant traffic through the Darién Gap.
- Enactment of policies resulting in a noticeable drop in illegal migrants passing through the dangerous jungle trail.
Cons
- Dangers and risks associated with migrants passing through the Darién jungle.
- Potential challenges in managing the reverse migrant flow.