https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/09/1141557

Regional action essential to address migrant surge through Central America

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With record numbers of people transiting through Central America and Mexico in search of a better life further north, UN migration agency IOM on Wednesday appealed for regional action to address their immediate needs while tackling the drivers of migration.

IOM cited statistics that reveal the magnitude of the problem, noting that Panama’s National Migration Service reported a record number of migrants crossing the perilous Darién jungle from Colombia this year.

Over 390,000 people made the treacherous journey as of 23 September, with 82,000 crossing in August alone – the highest monthly figure on record. Most come from Venezuela, Ecuador and Haiti.