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The Darien Gap, The Journey
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The Darien Gap, The Journey
Location: Colombia
Nationality: Mexican
Biography:
Journalist and documentary photographer. In the last years his work focused on social and environmental themes, especially documenting people and cultures in resistance, and the always more extensive reality of extractivism of raw materials...
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Focus:
Photojournalist, Journalist, Writer, Reporter, Environment, Photo Editor, Humanitarian, Storyteller, News Reporter, Long Form Reporter
Covering:
Asia,
Europe,
Latin America,
Middle East,
Skills:
Photo Editing, Photojournalism, Photoshop
School:
VII academy
School of Journalism "Carlos Septien" (Mexico City)
Active School of Photography, Mexico City
Foundry Photoworkshop
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In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
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A migrant family from Venezuela crosses the Gulf of Urabá with their pet, at this stage they are beginning the Darién Gap route. Chocó, Colombia, May 15, 2023.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
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© 2024 Israel Fuguemann
A group of migrants is about to disembark at one of the docks in the town of Acandí, from this point they begin their journey through the "Darien Gap."
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called “Darién Gap”, a thick and inhospitable strip of jungle that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream.
May 16, 2023, Chocó, Colombia.
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The migrants are transported on motorcycles to the jungle camps. The motorcyclists are local residents who have found themselves with the arrival of the migrants. new forms of employment. Darien, Colombia, May 16, 2023.
n the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Acandí, Colombia, May 15, 2023.
n the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Acandí, Colombia, May 15, 2023.
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Migrant families rest in the Las Tecas camp before beginning the journey through the “Darién Gap. In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 19, 2023, Darien, Colombia. Selva Darién Colombia
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Several migrant families prepare during the early morning hours to begin their journey through the Darien Gap. Darien, Colombia, May 18, 2023.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
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Portrait of a little girl traveling with her family through the Darien Gap. Darien, Colombia, May 18, 2023.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
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A woman raises her hand while praying for her god. Darien, Colombia, May 16, 2023.
Selva Darién ColombiaIn the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
Selva Darién ColombiaIn the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
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A group of people say prayers before beginning their journey through the Darien Gap. Chocó, Colombia, May 18, 2023.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
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More than five hundred migrants wait at dawn for the gates of the Darien Gap route to open to begin their journey. Chocó, Colombia, May 18, 2023.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
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A father walks with his son in his arms, they are beginning their journey through the Darien Gap. Chocó, Colombia, May 18, 2023.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
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Panoramic view of the Darien Gap from one of the migrant camps inside it. Darien, Colombia, May 19, 2023.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream.
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A family of Chinese origin crosses one of the Pinololo rivers during their journey through the Darién jungle.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Chocó, Colombia.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Chocó, Colombia.
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A group of people cross the Pinololo River while walking through the Colombian Darien jungle. Within that group, Alejandra carries little Zair, her little son, in her arms. In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Chocó, Colombia. Selva Darién Colombia
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Dozens of migrants walk through the trails of the Darien Gap. Chocó, Colombia, May 18, 2023.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream. Selva Darién Colombia
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A man of Haitian origin, poses for a portrait. in her arms she carries her little son. Both are crossing the Darien Gap.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 19, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 19, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
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In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just one year ago. According to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. Despite this, every day hundreds of people enter the so-called "Darién Gap", a thick inhospitable jungle strip that simultaneously divides a continent, two oceans, a couple of nations and the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of people. from different parts of the planet in their quest to achieve the American dream.
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As they descend a hill, Alejandra and her little son Zair are helped by another migrant. Landslides and difficult terrain are encountered all along the path of the Darien Gap.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
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A group of migrants take a short break after walking for several hours through the Darién Jungle route.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
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Fernando, a Venezuelan migrant, leans on a rock as he takes a breath and asks God to give him strength to continue his journey through the Darién. In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Chocó, Colombia. Selva Darién Colombia
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Different families traveling on the bed of one of the rivers of the Tapon del Darien.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
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Manuel walks under the storm and on the rocks of the Darien jungle. Without a leg, the route already becomes much more complicated for a person in his conditions. He is a Venezuelan migrant who left Venezuela with his family a month ago.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 19, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 19, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
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While it rains Manuel takes a break on a rock. Without a leg, the route becomes much more complicated for a person in his condition. Without any kind of help along the way, Manuel must face more than 130 kilometers of jungle. Antonio is a Venezuelan migrant who left Venezuela with his family a month ago.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 19, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 19, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
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Alejandra blows a little air on her little son Zair to try to relieve him of the sweltering heat of the jungle.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Darien, Colombia. Selva Darién Colombia
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A couple of children of Chinese origin rest on the border between Panama and Colombia. your family is migrating to the United States of America.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
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Horacio carries his little son Zamir in his arms while they cross the Darien Gap.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Darien, Colombia.
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Manuel poses for a portrait on the bed of the Pinlolo river. Under heavy rain and walking with the help of his crutches, Manuel is on his first day of the journey. What awaits him later is a tough test of physical and mental endurance. In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Darien, Colombia. Selva Darién Colombia
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© 2024 Israel Fuguemann
Jonathan falls to the ground totally tired and with colambres at the border of Colombia and Panama. After more than ten hours of walking, the legs need to rest, but the path is still long. In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Darien, Colombia. Selva Darién Colombia
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© 2024 Israel Fuguemann
After a long eight-hour walk, a group of migrants rests in one of the few refuges in the Colombian Darién. In the first months of 2023, just over 80,000 migrants crossed the Darién jungle, a figure 5 times higher than that registered in the same period just a year ago. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Panama, if the trend continues, by 2023 the number of migrants seeking to reach the north of the American continent could reach the historic figure of 400,000 people who will expose their lives to the dangers of crossing this inhospitable jungle. . that divides Colombia and Panama. May 18, 2023, Darien, Colombia. Selva Darién Colombia
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