The $6 million pilot program marks the Biden administration's first attempt to fund deportation efforts in a foreign country, aimed at reducing the influx of over 500,000 migrants entering Panama annually.
Panama's Darien Gap region has become a popular route for migrants, leading the U.S. to support deportation efforts to encourage legal pathways to safety and opportunity.
Deportation flights from Panama will start soon under an agreement between the U.S. and Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, aiming to prevent illegal entries into both countries.
President Mulino emphasized his commitment to blocking illegal entries into Panama, praising the collaboration with the U.S. in deporting those who enter the country unlawfully.
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