Migrant Crossings Through Panama's Darien Gap Plummet to 408 in February 2025 from 37,166 in 2024 After Trump's Return

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 08:46 PM

Migrant crossings through Panama's Darien Gap have plummeted by 99% following Donald Trump's return to office, according to reports from Panamanian authorities and various news outlets. In February 2025, only 408 migrants traversed the dangerous route, a stark contrast to the 37,166 crossings recorded in February 2024. The decline in crossings is attributed to Trump's strict immigration policies, which have discouraged migrants from attempting to enter the US. This drop coincides with a broader trend of reduced migration flows, with the Darien Gap seeing its lowest number of crossings since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The flow of migrants through the Darien region has dropped by 98%, from 36,841 to just 112 in March 2025. Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino announced the closure of migrant centers in the Darien region due to the significant decrease in migrant traffic. The centers, which had been operational since 2016, were part of a broader effort to manage the flow of migrants through the jungle, which had previously served as a major corridor for those seeking to reach the US. Venezuelans made up 85% of the flow through the Darien Gap in recent years. The reduction in migrant crossings has also led to a decrease in deportation flights from the US, with fewer migrants being apprehended and eligible for expedited removal. This shift in migration patterns has prompted discussions between the US and Panamanian governments on managing the ongoing crisis. A reverse migration trend has been observed, with migrants returning from the north.

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EL PAÍS América

@elpais_america

🔴🇵🇦 President José Raúl Mulino says that the traffic of people has fallen by 98% this year. It coincides with the arrival of Donald Trump to the White House https://t.co/xG1kXHotuS

NTN24

@NTN24

President of Panama affirms that migration through the Darién jungle dropped to low levels https://t.co/HogkBXUbAr