A surge in migration from Venezuela has been observed, with over 19,800 individuals crossing the Darién Gap between Colombia and Panama in September. This marks a 69% increase compared to the previous month. The uptick is attributed to a crackdown on dissent in Venezuela and fears of tougher immigration restrictions after the US presidential election. Experts expect the number of migrants to continue rising.

Source: https://www.ft.com/content/866f7c21-c5c4-436b-89f4-31b09c2d7a2c