Panama Installs Barbed-Wire Fencing at Darien Gap Amid “Afuera!” Policy

Jul 8, 2024, 09:15 PM

Panama has installed barbed-wire fencing along the Darien Gap to block U.S.-bound migrants, sparking panic among those attempting to cross the jungle linking South and Central America. The Ministry of Public Security stated that patrols at the national border service have begun blocking the majority of border passages. The Darien Gap is experiencing a significant influx of migrants, including individuals from countries like China, India, and Iran. The Biden administration is reportedly nervous about Panama's new populist leader and his “Afuera!” policy regarding the Darien Gap.