Fresh Air Migrants Risk It All On The Treacherous Darién Gap
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Aug 6, 2024 Caitlin Dickerson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for her detailed U.S. immigration reporting, shares gripping insights into the harrowing experiences of migrants in the Darién Gap. She describes the life-threatening challenges they face—snakes, flash floods, and violence—while exposing the role of smuggling organizations. Heart-wrenching stories include a five-year-old separated from her caretaker and families navigating this treacherous journey. Dickerson's firsthand accounts shed light on the profound humanitarian crisis unfolding in this perilous region.
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Darién Gap's Popularity
- The Darién Gap's popularity has surged due to increased global displacement and restrictive immigration policies.
- These policies, meant to deter migration, have instead diverted migrants to more dangerous routes.
Global Migration through Darién Gap
- Migrants from across the globe, including China, Vietnam, and Ukraine, traverse the Darién Gap.
- Smuggling organizations facilitate these journeys, prioritizing profit over migrant safety.
Gulf Klan's Control
- The Gulf Klan cartel controls all activity in the Darién Gap, including migration.
- They profit from the situation, operating as the de facto authority in the region.
