Video / Latin America & Caribbean 21 November 2023 1 minute VIDEO | Trapped in the Gap: Migrants and Smugglers in the Darién In this video, personal narratives from migrants, smugglers, and locals shed light on the perilous journey through the Darién Gap, a treacherous migration route between Central and South America marked by criminal control. Share Facebook Twitter Email Linkedin Whatsapp Save Print Every day, hundreds of thousands of migrants risk their lives to cross one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes: the Darién Gap. This stretch of jungle between Central and South America, known for its remoteness and limited state presence, is controlled by criminal groups - leaving the migrants trapped and vulnerable to robbery, extortion, sexual and physical assault, and, in some cases, even death. This video includes some voices that are part of this daunting journey; migrants, locals, smugglers, and criminal organisations. It also presents recommendations to governments on how to tackle the situation. Loading Video Related Tags More for you Report / Latin America & Caribbean Bottleneck of the Americas: Crime and Migration in the Darién Gap Also available in Also available in Español Commentary / Latin America & Caribbean Trapped in the Gap: Migrants and Smugglers in the Darién