News & stories

Story | Nov 21, 2023

Darién Gap: “We crossed the jungle looking for a better future—not for our lives to end.”

MSF teams in Panama are treating rising rates of sexual violence among migrants crossing the deadly Darién Gap on their journey north.

Story | Sep 11, 2023

Migrants on the move: In search of safety in the Americas

Violence, hunger, and deep moments of anguish along Central American migration routes.

Story | Jun 27, 2023

Pregnant and disabled people in the deadly Darién Gap

Migrants in Panama face inadequate conditions in terms of protection, hygiene, and access to basic services. 

Story | Dec 22, 2022

Drawing the journey: Migrants share stories from the road through Central America

Story | Dec 19, 2022

International Migrants Day 2022: Stories from the deadly Darién Gap

Over 220,000 migrants faced the treacherous journey this year.

Story | Oct 13, 2022

Biden administration will expel most Venezuelan migrants to Mexico

MSF alarmed by expansion of harmful Title 42 policy that should be terminated.

Story | Sep 23, 2022

Migration in the Americas: “All we are looking for is a better life”

Perilous routes and inhumane migration policies are not deterring people from attempting the treacherous journey north.

Story | Jun 17, 2022

“We are tired and desperate”: Stories from families who survived the Darién Gap

In 2022, most migrants crossing the Darien Gap are Venezuelans—a shift from 2021, which saw a majority of Haitians risking the dangerous journey from Colombia to Panama.

Story | May 06, 2022

Though fewer people are making the crossing to Panama, the Darién Gap is as dangerous as ever

Story | Aug 05, 2021

The Darién Gap: "A nightmare with 1,001 demons"