The Darien Gap: How a Jungle Shapes US Borders and Migration
The Darien Gap is a 60-mile stretch of jungle between Colombia and Panama that shapes migration routes and US border security strategy. Discover why this roadless rainforest has become a critical chokepoint in the Western Hemisphere.
The Pan-American Highway stretches across the Americas, but between Colombia and Panama, it stops. Explore the swamps, mountains, and infrastructure challenges that have kept the Darien Gap disconnected, even as hundreds of thousands of migrants cross it on foot.
This episode examines:
Why efforts to build a highway through the Darien Gap have repeatedly failed…
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