The aggressive policies announced by Trump are likely to intensify the humanitarian crisis in Darién. These plans have worried migrants who are currently in the region, many of them from Central America and some even from Africa and Asia.
According to migration experts, the determination of the United States government to restrict the passage of illegal immigrants may lead to an increase in the vulnerability of individuals who have become trapped in the jungle of Darién, a dangerous and hard-to-access region.
"These policies will only worsen the situation for those seeking a better life, as they will force them to resort to more dangerous and unprotected routes," warns a representative of a local NGO that provides humanitarian assistance to migrants in the area.
Furthermore, the measures announced by the Trump administration could lead to an increase in the arrival of travelers to this remote area of Central America, which in turn could jeopardize the safety and health of migrants, many of whom are already in precarious conditions.
In the midst of this situation, humanitarian organizations working in Darién are preparing to face a possible increase in the demand for assistance and basic services from migrants, who are facing an uncertain future due to the new immigration policies implemented by the United States government.
