Migrants drowned – crossed notorious jungle route

» Published:

Migrants drowned – crossed notorious jungle route
Photo: Matias Delacroix/AP/TT

Share this article

Ten migrants drowned when they tried to cross a river in the notorious Darién Gap between Panama and Colombia, according to border authorities in Panama.

The migrants were swept away by the strong currents and were found dead in the indigenous community of Carreto. The drownings may have occurred as early as July 16, but the area is so inaccessible that the tragedy was only discovered now, authorities believe.

The origin of the migrants is under investigation. Over half of the migrants who pass through the Darién Gap usually come from Venezuela.

Last year, a record number of migrants, over half a million, arrived in Panama via the dangerous jungle route. The Darién Gap is a hard-to-reach region covered by rainforest, swamps, and mountains. In addition to the terrain being very difficult, many migrants fall victim to crime when they pass through.

Panama's President José Raúl Mulino has promised to stop migration via the Darién Gap, with support from the USA.

Tags

Author

TTT
By TTEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for local and international readers

More news

Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russian Nuclear Plant Thwarted

Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russian Nuclear Plant Thwarted

Trump Deploys National Guard to Memphis to Combat Violent Crime

Trump Deploys National Guard to Memphis to Combat Violent Crime

US Ordered Destruction of Millions in Birth Control Pills, Report Says

US Ordered Destruction of Millions in Birth Control Pills, Report Says

Two Injured in Knife Attack Near Jerusalem Hotel

Two Injured in Knife Attack Near Jerusalem Hotel

US Politicians Heighten Security After Charlie Kirk's Murder

US Politicians Heighten Security After Charlie Kirk's Murder

Kremlin Confirms Pause in Russia-Ukraine Negotiations

Kremlin Confirms Pause in Russia-Ukraine Negotiations

EU Extends Sanctions on Russia for Another Six Months

EU Extends Sanctions on Russia for Another Six Months

161 Suspected IS Members Arrested Across Turkey

161 Suspected IS Members Arrested Across Turkey

Nobel Peace Prize Committee Stands Firm Against External Influence

Nobel Peace Prize Committee Stands Firm Against External Influence

Denmark Makes Historic Air Defense Purchase Amid Rising Tensions

Denmark Makes Historic Air Defense Purchase Amid Rising Tensions

Tusk Refutes Trump's Claim on Russian Drone Incident in Poland

Tusk Refutes Trump's Claim on Russian Drone Incident in Poland

EU Nations Clash Over 2040 Climate Goals Amid Car Ban Debate

EU Nations Clash Over 2040 Climate Goals Amid Car Ban Debate

Charlie Kirk Nominated for EU's Sakharov Prize for Human Rights

Charlie Kirk Nominated for EU's Sakharov Prize for Human Rights

US Senators Accuse America of Complicity in Gaza Ethnic Cleansing

US Senators Accuse America of Complicity in Gaza Ethnic Cleansing

UN to Vote on Gaza Two-State Solution Excluding Hamas

UN to Vote on Gaza Two-State Solution Excluding Hamas

Russia and Belarus Begin Joint Military Exercise

Russia and Belarus Begin Joint Military Exercise

Rubio to Meet Qatar's Leader After Israel's Attack

Rubio to Meet Qatar's Leader After Israel's Attack

Death Toll Rises Amid Nepal Protests as Thousands of Inmates Escape

Death Toll Rises Amid Nepal Protests as Thousands of Inmates Escape

Suspected Utah Man Arrested in Charlie Kirk Murder Case

Suspected Utah Man Arrested in Charlie Kirk Murder Case

Europe Struggles to Unite on Gaza Policy Amid Trump Concerns

Europe Struggles to Unite on Gaza Policy Amid Trump Concerns