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Latest news on the Darién Gap, a remote and undeveloped region spanning approximately 100 miles between Colombia and Panama. This stretch is notorious for its dense forests, swamps, and rough terrain which create a natural barrier interrupting the Pan-American Highway, a network of roads stretching from Alaska to Argentina.
The Darién Gap acts as a formidable geographical barrier, making overland travel between Central and South America exceedingly difficult. It's one of the most challenging areas for transportation, with no roads or highways traversing through. The area is known for being dangerous due to the presence of armed groups, drug traffickers, and human smugglers.
The Darién Gap has recently seen an unprecedented number of migrants and refugees risking their lives to cross from Colombia to Panama. Over 330,000 individuals have crossed in 2023, marking the highest annual figure recorded. The dangerous trek exposes migrants to human rights abuses, including sexual violence, especially among vulnerable groups.