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From Necoclí, families take boats to Capurganá before illegally crossing into Panama via small, often unregulated boats. The journey then involves a challenging trek through dense rainforest—Del Cañón—a grueling 55-kilometer hike that can take days, often through dangerous terrain. Many migrants hire locals to carry their luggage or accompany them for safety, highlighting the physical and emotional toll of the crossing.
Throughout this process, reports of violence and danger emerge—boats capsize, some migrants go missing, and boats are often damaged during sea crossings. One migrant recounts that 27 individuals recently went missing after a boat capsized, underscoring the life-threatening risks involved.