The Darien Gap: A deadly jungle crossing for US-bound migrants

The 97-km Darien Gap, a treacherous jungle between Colombia and Panama, has become a perilous route for migrants, including Indians, seeking entry into the US. Facing brutal terrain, criminal gangs, and extreme conditions, over 520,000 people crossed in 2023. The passage remains a humanitarian crisis, fuelling crime, deforestation, and migrant exploitation.