A Chinese man crossed dangerous jungles to enter the United States, in a failed bid for asylum. After being deported home in 2023, he faced a choice: stay or try to leave again?
Tag: Darien Gap
What Trump’s Deportation Plans Mean for Central America
Deporting migrants to Central American countries removes many political and legal hurdles for the Trump administration. How far can the practice go before these nations reach a breaking point?
No Exit
About 300 migrants from all around the world were deported from the United States to Panama. There, they were trapped in a hotel, facing a choice of whether to return to places they had fled.
Migrants Deported to Panama by Trump Administration Taken to Jungle Camp
The group of unauthorized migrants, which includes children, were bused to the camp late Tuesday night. “It looks like a zoo, there are fenced cages,” said one of the detainees.
What Border Crisis? Mexican Migrant Shelters Are Quiet Ahead of Trump
Ahead of the inauguration, migrant shelters south of the Rio Grande are far from full, a reflection of the tougher measures imposed on both sides of the border.
Sexual Assault of Migrants in Panama Rises to Level Rarely Seen Outside War
The New York Times interviewed more than 70 people who said they had been victims of armed robbery. Fourteen were women who said they had suffered sexual violence.
How the Right Shapes the Immigration Debate from Panama
The treacherous migrant crossing in Panama is drawing packs of American activists who are distorting how immigration is perceived, and debated, at home.
Migration Through Darien
On Friday, boat companies began operating in Colombia after a five-day pause, allowing migrants to once again make their way through the notorious jungle terrain and continue toward the U.S. border.
Darién Gap Migration Is Halted After Colombia Arrests Boat Captains
Boat operators suspended migrant crossings after Colombia arrested two captains. The Biden administration has asked Colombia to do more to stem the flow of people bound for the U.S. border.
Migrants Crossing the Darién Gap Find Success on Social Media
TikTok, Facebook and YouTube are transforming global migration, becoming tools of migrants and smugglers alike.