Migrant crossings into Panama from Colombia enroute to U.S. drop 99%

Published 10/03/2025, 16:52
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Investing.com -- The number of migrants attempting to reach the United States via Central America saw a drastic reduction last month. According to Panama’s Immigration Institute, only 408 individuals crossed the Darien Gap from Colombia into Panama in February, a significant drop from the 37,000 who made the journey during the same period a year earlier.

This 99% decrease in migrant crossings marks the lowest number since the closure of borders in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The reduction in migration may contribute to easing tensions between Panama and US President Donald Trump, which have been strained due to the high influx of migrants in the past.

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