Migrant Crossings Through Panama’s Darien Gap Drop 99% After Trump Takes Office, Report Says
Migrant crossings through Panama’s Darien Gap have fallen sharply. A new report says the drop is 99%. This change happened after President Donald Trump took office. The Darien Gap is a dangerous jungle area. It connects South America to Central America. Many migrants used it to reach the United States.
In 2024, over 500,000 people crossed it. Most were from Venezuela, Haiti, and Ecuador. Now, the number is much lower. The report credits Trump’s policies. He promised to secure the U.S. border. His administration took strong steps quickly.
Panama’s government also helped. They worked with the U.S. to stop the flow. Border patrols increased. Deportation flights started. Fewer migrants are trying the journey now. Experts say the fast change is surprising. Trump’s team says it shows their plan works.
