America Panama The number of migrants passing through Panama decreased by 42% in 2024, with 302.203 crossing the Darién Gap, down from 520.085 in 2023, attributed to stricter measures, though experts believe this won't address the root causes of migration
America Panama Panama has signaled interest in reopening the controversial Cobre Panamá copper mine, despite a Supreme Court ruling declared its concession unconstitutional, prompting renewed mobilization from environmental and civic groups
America Panama Panama released dozens of migrants deported from the US after weeks of detention in poor conditions, offering them 30 days to leave the country, leaving many in legal limbo and uncertain about their future
America Panama Panama is currently working to reform its migrant repatriation process, shifting from air travel to sea transport in an effort to avoid criminal networks
America Panama The Panama Canal Authority has formally hired a legal team for strategic advice regarding congressional investigations, executive decisions and US policies after Donald Trump’s claims on the canal