The Darien Gap is a dangerous stretch of jungle on a narrow strip of land that connects Colombia to Panama. The path is taken by many migrants heading north to the U.S. border. VOA's Austin Landis traveled to the starting point of their trek to hear their stories.
Thousands of Haitians fled their country’s economic and political instability even before the latest outbreak of violence. The first stop for many is South America, where some try to work before heading for the United States. VOA's Austin Landis met with one man on the Columbia-Panama border preparing to cross the treacherous Darien Gap. Camera: Jorge Calle
