U.S.-Funded Deportation: Panamanian Authorities Send Migrants Back to Ecuador

Panamanian authorities deported 30 migrants to Ecuador, financed by the U.S. This action is part of a bilateral agreement aimed at reducing irregular migration to the United States.

Panamanian authorities deported a group of 30 migrants to Ecuador on Thursday on a flight financed by the United States, the country's migration service said. The deportation is part of a bilateral agreement between the two nations, aimed at discouraging irregular migration to the United States.

This move underscores ongoing collaborative efforts to manage migration flows in the region. Both countries anticipate that these efforts will help mitigate challenges associated with unauthorized migration and improve overall border security.

Authorities in Panama emphasized the importance of international cooperation in addressing complex migration issues, noting that such initiatives contribute to safer and more orderly migration processes.

(With inputs from agencies.)