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Panama to shut down Darién Gap route in deal that will see US pay to repatriate migrants

US and Panama sign agreement that aims to close the Darién Gap to ‘illegal migrants’

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U.S. agrees to help Panama deport migrants crossing Darién Gap

José Raúl Mulino sworn in as Panama’s new president, vows migration crackdown

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Biden Signs Election-Year Deal to Close Panama’s Darien Gap Migrant Pathway

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I would “oppose every attempt to grant amnesty” to immigrants who arrived here illegally.

"Among my very first actions upon taking office will be to stop the invasion of our country."

An RFK Jr. administration would "seal the border to illegal immigration... while expanding lawful, orderly immigration."

The US immigration system needs "comprehensive reform that includes strong border security and an earned pathway to citizenship."

"Immigrants strengthen our communities. It’s time for... a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers."

The immigration system must be "radically simplif[ied] so people can come here, work, and become members of our communities without being relegated to the shadows."

"The Cornel West for President campaign for immigration justice is a call to action—a call to embrace our common humanity to extend our hands in solidarity with those who seek to share in our nation's promise."

A Jill Stein campaign will.... "[g]rant amnesty to every undocumented person in the United States, and implement a path to citizenship with expediency."

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Recent data indicate that the number of migrants crossing the Darien Gap has decreased by 35% from January to Sept. 25 in comparison to the same period last year.

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The first nine months of 2024 saw nearly 260K migrants enter Panama via Darien, according to Panama's National Border Service. President José Raul Mulino has blocked jungle transit routes and increased deportations with US assistance since entering office on July 1.

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The joint US-Panama agreement has so far seen 11 deportation flights for 433 migrants who had crossed the Darien Gap since August. Each flight is reported to cost approximately $900K, with the US pledging $6M in funds for repatriations.

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The current number should be compared to last year's total of 520K migrants, predominantly from Venezuela. Darien Gap crossings dropped by 34% in the first month after Mulino entered office and decreased by a further 19% the month after.

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Earlier this month, Panama's Public Security Minister Frank Abrego estimated that 320K migrants would cross the Darien jungle by the year's end. The estimate indicates approximately 200K fewer crossings compared to 2023.

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Panama's National Border Service has claimed that the number of migrants crossing the Darien Gap has decreased by 35% from January to Sept. 25 in comparison to same period last year.

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The first nine months of 2024 saw nearly 260K migrants enter Panama via Darien, according to Panama's National Border Service. President Jose Raul Mulino has  blocked jungle transit routes and increased deportations with US assistance since entering office on July 1.

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The joint US-Panama agreement has so far seen 11 deportation flights for 433 migrants who crossed the Darien Gap since August. Each flight is reported to cost approximately $900K, with the US pledging $6M in funds for repatriations.

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The current number should be compared to last year's total of 520K migrants, predominantly from Venezuela. Darien gap crossings dropped by 34% in the first month after Mulino entered office, and decreased by a further 19% the month after.

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Pres. Biden and Vice Pres. Harris have implemented a plan to reduce the number of illegal migrants crossing the US-Mexico border through collaboration with Mexico and other Central American countries. Biden has banned asylum for illegal migrants who crossed the border and has fulfilled his promise to decrease the flow of illegal migrants passing through Panama's Darien Gap. Biden is committed to ending this illegal activity.

Panama Predicts 200,000 Fewer Darien Gap Crossings Compared To 2023

In March of this year, Pres. Biden announced that he had assigned Vice Pres. Kamala Harris to lead efforts with Mexico and Central American countries to prevent the flow of a record number of illegal migrants heading towards the US-Mexican border. The Biden administration is responsible for border security, law enforcement, and ensuring the safety of Americans. Unfortunately, history will remember them for their complete failure.

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At first, this policy may seem like a good idea. Yet, it is doomed to fail and force vulnerable people further into the hands of human trafficking gangs. Desperate migrants flee either poverty or persecution, so they are already willing to take significant risks on their journey to the US border. Blocking this route will only drive them further underground and possibly taking more dangerous routes.

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‘Terrifying’: Critics decry US plan to stop migrants at Darién Gap

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Migrant Crossings Through Panama's Darien Gap Down 35% in 2024

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This is evidence of the success of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' plan to reduce the number of illegal migrants crossing the US-Mexico border via collaboration with Mexico and other Central American countries. Biden has banned asylum for illegal migrants who crossed the border and has fulfilled his promise to decrease the flow of illegal migrants passing through Panama's Darien Gap. Biden is committed to ending this illegal activity.

Despite these numbers — and despite a Biden promise to prevent the flow of a record number of illegal migrants heading toward the US-Mexican border — the US continues to experience a catastrophic border crisis. The Biden administration is responsible for border security, law enforcement, and ensuring the safety of Americans. Unfortunately for them, history will remember them for their complete failure.

Panama: Darien Gap Crossings Down 35% in 2024

Migrant Crossings Through Panama's: Darien Gap Crossings Down 35% in 2024

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