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What will be the outcome of Panama's 'Afuera!' policy regarding the Darien Gap by the end of 2024?
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Resolution / Starting Odds
Policy remains unchanged • 25%
Policy is modified • 25%
Policy is revoked • 25%
Other • 25%
Official statements from the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security or credible news sources
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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.
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Complete closure • 33%
Partial closure • 33%
No significant change • 33%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Increased patrols • 25%
Physical barriers • 25%
International cooperation • 25%
Technology and surveillance • 25%
Significant decrease • 33%
No significant change • 33%
Increase in other routes • 33%
Lack of funding • 33%
International support • 33%
Logistical challenges • 33%
Diplomatic resolution • 25%
Economic sanctions • 25%
Military escalation • 25%
Status quo maintained • 25%
Increased funding for migration management • 25%
Deployment of international peacekeepers • 25%
Implementation of stricter border controls • 25%
No significant action • 25%