Noticias sobre el cierre de trochas en la frontera entre Panamá y Colombia

Title: “Panama Implements Measures to Control Migration Flow Through Darien Jungle”

Are you curious about the latest developments in the migration situation at the Panama-Colombia border? In a recent announcement, Panamanian authorities revealed their efforts to control the flow of migrants crossing the dangerous Darien jungle on their way to the United States.

The Director of Panama’s National Border Service, Jorge Gobea, shared that over 4.7 kilometers of the border area, including five clandestine crossings used by organized crime to transport migrants, have been fenced off. The goal is not to interrupt migration but to channel it through designated routes.

Images released by authorities show barbed wire fences installed in the dense jungle near the border with Colombia, with some fences located near a monument marking the boundary between the two countries. Additionally, maritime patrols and land patrols have been deployed to prevent criminal activities against migrants and provide assistance to those in need.

Since the new government took office, Panama has progressively closed these unauthorized crossings with perimeter barriers to create a humanitarian corridor for migrants heading to North America. This initiative aims to ensure the safety of migrants who often fall victim to violence and exploitation during their journey through the Darien.

Despite concerns raised by Colombian President Gustavo Petro about the potential risks of blocking these routes, Panama reports a decrease in migrant flows compared to the same period last year. The closure of these crossings comes at a time when Panama is facing a record number of migrants passing through the Darien, with over 208,000 migrants, mostly Venezuelans, crossing so far this year.

The Darien jungle, spanning 575,000 hectares, is a national park and a critical point where the Pan-American Highway is interrupted. This latest development underscores the challenges and complexities of migration in the region and the efforts being made to manage this ongoing crisis.

Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving situation and the impact of these measures on migration patterns in the region.