In the past two years, our teams have witnessed an expansion of the migratory route to incorporate hundreds of thousands of people who have traversed the dangerous Darién Gap - the tropical forest that acts as a natural border between Colombia and Panama. They then travel through Costa Rica and Nicaragua, and the whole Central American region, with the aim to reach Mexico and the US.
Migrants in the region face multiple constraints in accessing basic goods, humanitarian, medical assistance and protection, as well as administrative barriers that make the journey even more difficult. In addition, many experience various forms of violence along the route.
MSF provides medical-humanitarian care to those who need it most, regardless of their nationality or legal status, in different countries and locations from Panama to the northern border of Mexico.
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US and Mexico asylum policies leave migrants in deplorable and dangerous conditions
![THE DARIEN ROUTE FOR MIGRANTS IN PANAMA THE DARIEN ROUTE FOR MIGRANTS IN PANAMA](https://img.msf.org/AssetLink/i274d2581o45hig3204jx802k86yahv4.jpg)
Robbed, raped, beaten: safe migration routes urgently needed between Colombia and Panama
![Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz](https://img.msf.org/AssetLink/q8md61544ut72832ukh066t1s6lv4m0a.jpg)
Escaping violence into danger – no way out for Central American migrants
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Neither dangers nor policies deter migrants making their way to the US
The number of people migrating north through Central America continue to grow despite restrictive policies, dangers en route and violence. MSF teams are working across the region to provide care to people.
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Haitians fleeing deadly conflict are turned away by the US
![MSF teams witness overwhelming needs of migrants in Mexico’s northern border cities MSF teams witness overwhelming needs of migrants in Mexico’s northern border cities](https://img.msf.org/AssetLink/q72d024710kjfp0d81cjrt570fc5al36.jpg)
More assistance urgently needed for people arriving in Mexico’s northern border cities
![San Vicente migration centre San Vicente migration centre](https://img.msf.org/AssetLink/130od8f55f74s071n04vg44t7p5v1yvn.jpg)
Emergency healthcare and protection needed as more people cross to Panama
![Lajas Blancas Immigration Reception Station Lajas Blancas Immigration Reception Station](https://img.msf.org/AssetLink/aemp8hq0d2wj38mpn51si0dwl35u6773.jpg)
“The Darién Gap is as dangerous as ever”
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Pushed back, beaten and exposed: Stories from the US-Mexico border
![Venezuelan Migrants in Peru Venezuelan Migrants in Peru](https://img.msf.org/Doc_Prod/CMS3/e/d/e/c/MSB120317.jpg)
Peru: Venezuelan migrants struggle to survive
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Violence and danger for people crossing Panama’s Darien jungle
![Tapachula Tapachula](https://img.msf.org/AssetLink/6506u54m3yd8ic3oos7g058mshjytca0.jpg)
US and Mexico asylum policies leave migrants in deplorable and dangerous conditions
![Bajo Chiquito Bajo Chiquito](https://img.msf.org/AssetLink/vdo1777f3a40rp21u0m7x4pg0s3b2h68.jpg)