2023-09-05 21:50:37
He I pass through the Darien, a thick jungle that connects Colombia with Panama, is currently the main corridor used by migrants who want to reach the United States. In August 2023, a total of 70,000 people traveled this road.
This jungle presents numerous challenges for those who choose to cross it, since they face mighty rivers and animals that can endanger their lives. In addition, since hospitals are located miles away, any illness or injury can have deadly consequences.
The risks migrants face include:
Insect bites capable of transmitting diseases such as malaria or dengue. Cutaneous injuries due to bites, sprains or fractures caused by long walks on wet and slippery floors. Heat, lack of food, and dehydration can lead to extreme fatigue, hyperventilation, weakness, and cardiorespiratory failure. Consumption of contaminated water is a frequent cause of stomach problems.
These are some of the risks faced by hundreds of migrants who choose to take this dangerous path in search of a better life. It is also important to highlight the risk of getting lost, since the density of the jungle makes it difficult to orient and see the sun.
These are the risks faced by migrants passing through the Darién
Federico Rios
You can also read: A crowd! This is the number of people who crossed the Darién in August
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