In August, Todd Bensman, Senior National Security Fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), ventured into the heart of the Colombia-Panama Darien Gap, a notorious migration route. Traveling by motorized paranga boat for three hours, Bensman reached a remote village that serves as a critical hub for migrants exiting the treacherous jungle.
With his background in counterterrorism intelligence for the Texas Department of Public Safety, Bensman provides a unique perspective on the mass migration through this perilous region. His journey offers a rare, firsthand look at the challenges and dangers faced by migrants in one of the world’s most dangerous pathways.
