On Friday, August 6, officials of Panama and Colombia formally agreed to aid migrants passing through their respective countries on the way to the United States.
Of particular concern to the officials is the infamous Darien Gap, the 66-mile-long section of jungle joining the two countries where the Pan-American Highway has never been completed. The officials promised to study “possible transportation alternatives” to the Gap for illegal migrants from South America and beyond, as they head for illegal entry into the U.S.
According to the Tico Times, “so far this year, 49,000 migrants have crossed the border between Colombia and Panama, as many as in the last four years combined.”
Since the U.S. is the announced destination of all these migrants, one might think American representatives would be included in such discussions (assuming that is that any representatives of true American interests could be found). Sure enough, the Times says an upcoming regional meeting will include the United States. Just don’t expect American interests to be seriously considered.
For more, see the Tico Times.