Deportees, facing dire conditions, express feelings of confusion and fear as they seek answers about their next steps.
Migrants Deported to Panama Face Uncertainty and Despair
Migrants Deported to Panama Face Uncertainty and Despair
Stranded migrants in Panama raise concerns about their future following the recent deportations by the U.S. government.
Dozens of migrants deported by the U.S. government find themselves in limbo after being released into Panama City from a detention camp. Now living in a school gymnasium, they share their stories of uncertainty and desperation as they ask, "Where am I going to go?"
March 23, 2025, saw the arrival of a bus carrying around 300 deported migrants to Panama City, where chaos greeted them. Confusion hung heavily in the air, with many experiencing health crises—such as those in need of HIV treatment and insulin—compounding their fears.
The group, comprising individuals from various nations including Iran, Afghanistan, Cameroon, and Ethiopia, was initially confined to a hotel before being transported to a guarded camp amid protests from human rights advocates. Following legal intervention, they were finally set free and delivered to Panama City, but instead of relief, many now find themselves without a clear path forward.
Forced to sleep on the gymnasium's floors, the migrants are grappling with the overwhelming uncertainty of their situation. As one deportee lamented, "What am I going to do? Where am I going to go?” The overall sentiment among the group reflects not only a lack of support from the Panamanian government but also a longing for stability and hope for a better future.
March 23, 2025, saw the arrival of a bus carrying around 300 deported migrants to Panama City, where chaos greeted them. Confusion hung heavily in the air, with many experiencing health crises—such as those in need of HIV treatment and insulin—compounding their fears.
The group, comprising individuals from various nations including Iran, Afghanistan, Cameroon, and Ethiopia, was initially confined to a hotel before being transported to a guarded camp amid protests from human rights advocates. Following legal intervention, they were finally set free and delivered to Panama City, but instead of relief, many now find themselves without a clear path forward.
Forced to sleep on the gymnasium's floors, the migrants are grappling with the overwhelming uncertainty of their situation. As one deportee lamented, "What am I going to do? Where am I going to go?” The overall sentiment among the group reflects not only a lack of support from the Panamanian government but also a longing for stability and hope for a better future.
