The worlds most dangerous immigrant route. "THE DARIEN GAP"


Imagine walking through a dense jungle with no roads, just paths. The heat is sweltering, and the humidity is unbearable. You're surrounded by towering trees, snakes, spiders, armed robbers, smugglers, human trafficking and other dangers lurking in the shadows. This is the Darien Gap, a region on the border of Panama and Colombia that's notorious for its treacherous terrain and harsh conditions.

The Darien Gap spans approximately 60 miles (97 kilometers) of rugged terrain, characterized by dense rainforests, steep hills, and swampy wetlands. The region's tropical climate is marked by high temperatures, heavy rainfall, and extreme humidity, making it one of the most inhospitable environments on the planet.

Despite the dangers, thousands of immigrants from around the world, particularly from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, attempt to cross the Darien Gap each year.. They're driven by desperation and hope for a better life. Many are fleeing violence, poverty, or persecution in their home countries and see the Darien Gap as a necessary step towards safety and security which they hope to find in the United States of America.  migrants usually face violence and exploitation, rape, armed robberies, kidnappings, Diseases and illness, malnutrition and dehydration and even death on their treacherous journey across the Darien. The Darien Gap is a region of contrasts, where human resilience and determination are tested by the harsh environment and the challenges people face. 



For most immigrants the journey starts in Columbia, immigrants cross into the Darien and then continue towards Panama where they transit with many migrants needing urgent medical attention. From Panama they cross into Central American countries like; Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua and Guatemala before finally reaching Mexico which is a crucial transit point to the USA. in Mexico another battle begins.

There are many stories about the Darien Gap, from news articles to personal accounts. One notable example is the book "The Path Between the Seas" by David McCullough, which tells the story of the Panama Canal's construction and the challenges faced by workers in the region.



YUSUF NASIR ZAHRAFEEN



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