According to Panamanian authorities, most of them “have criminal records.”
News Colombia.
In the last few hours, Panama has reported the deportation of a first group of Colombian migrants who entered the country illegally by crossing the Darien border.
According to Panamanian authorities, a total of 29 Colombians with criminal records, Among them were members of the Clan del Golfo, who were taken on a flight to Bogotá.
Luis Felipe Icaza, Panama’s Deputy Minister of Security, said that these deportation flights will be regularized as the migratory flow progresses. In addition, He announced that the next expulsion of migrants to Colombia is scheduled for Friday, August 23 or Saturday, August 24.
This deportation process It is part of an agreement between Panama and the United States that seeks to control the migration crisis in the region.
Although the first phase of these deportations focuses on migrants with criminal records, The agreement also includes the expulsion of any person who has entered the country illegally, regardless of whether they have a criminal record or not.
The situation at the Darien border remains critical, with thousands of migrants crossing this dangerous route in their attempt to reach North America. Panama, as a transit country, has intensified its efforts to manage this humanitarian crisis and guarantee the security of both its territory and the region.
We reaffirm our commitment to the country’s security through the execution of coordinated operations with @migracionpanama.
Today, from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport, 29 Colombian citizens were deported, aboard HP-1891, from @air_panama. pic.twitter.com/qCZ7njzA2m
— Senan Panama (@SENANPanama) August 20, 2024
#MigrationInforms pic.twitter.com/OX50V96LnJ
— Panama Migration (@migracionpanama) August 20, 2024
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