Panama reported a 99% drop in U.S.-bound migration through the Darién Gap, comparing February 2024 and February 2025. Only 408 migrants traversed the jungle in February 2025, a significant reduction from 37,166 the previous year. Migrant composition included Venezuelans, Cameroonians, Bangladeshis, Colombians, Iranians, and Nepalese. The drop follows policies by Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and U.S. President Donald Trump, impacting migration patterns. Zero Chinese nationals crossed in February 2025. Panama and Costa Rica are coordinating to manage reverse migration flows as migrants failed to enter the U.S.
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