Panama Prepares for Migrant Deportation Flights Funded by the U.S.

Panama will begin deportation flights for migrants traversing the Darien jungle within two to three months, funded by the U.S. In collaboration with the U.S., Panama outlines the program's logistics amid efforts to curb unlawful immigration, especially with rising numbers ahead of the U.S. elections.

Panama's government is gearing up to initiate deportation flights for migrants who have crossed the perilous Darien jungle, according to the country's chief of migration, Roger Mojica. He indicated that the flights are expected to commence within two to three months.

These flights will be funded by the United States under a recent bilateral agreement. Mojica stated that discussions with the U.S. are ongoing to finalize the necessary requirements and logistics for the program.

President Jose Raul Mulino, emphasizing a crackdown on unlawful immigration, is cooperating closely with the U.S. to control migration through the Darien Gap. This comes as the issue of migration heats up in the U.S. political arena, with key figures like Donald Trump advocating for stricter measures ahead of the elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)