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United Nations fears 400,000 migrants may cross Darien Gap in 2023
AP
13 Apr, 2023 10:30 PM
2 mins to read
Migrants, mostly Venezuelans, cross a river during their journey through the Darien Gap from Colombia into Panama. Photo / AP
Two United Nations groups say the number of migrants crossing the dangerous Darien Gap between Colombia and Panama could soar to as many as 400,000 this year.
That would represent a huge increase from the 250,000 estimated to have crossed the roadless, jungle-clad route last year.
The UN agencies for refugees and migration said in a report that nearly 100,000 people may have already made the crossing so far this year, six times more than in a similar period last year.
If that trend continues, it could mean many more migrants seeking to reach the United States through Central America and Mexico.
More:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/united-nations-fears-400000-migrants-may-cross-darien-gap-in-2023/6OUWSJF5VNGYJBSOETBFZXUPCA/
