The Long Journey North: How the U.S. Manages Migration through the Darién Gap

The Darién Gap has emerged as a popular route for migrants traveling to the United States, with hundreds of thousands women, men and children attempting to make the dangerous journey. With the intention of reducing migration, the U.S. has partnered with Latin American governments to establish policies that halt migration before migrants reach the U.S.-Mexico border. The question remains, are these policies actually reducing migration, or are they simply pushing migrants to take more dangerous paths?

Safe Haven in the South: Brazil’s Refugee Policy and Response to Venezuelan Migration

Today, over 100 million people are forcibly displaced. In the last six years, the number of asylum seekers has doubled, totaling 8.4 million by the end of 2025. Of these, Venezuelans make up the biggest number of asylum seekers, totaling 6.5 million. Brazil has emerged in the region as a key leader in refugee resettlement, welcoming many under its 1997 Refugee Law and federal program, Operação Acolhida. Yet, even with these legal protections in place, many Venezuelan refugees continue to face barriers in employment, language services and healthcare, revealing that much work still remains.