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Documenting the Perilous Journey Through the Darién Gap

Rolling Stone
Story by Maria Rojas
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Daring migrants brave the treacherous Darién Gap, a perilous jungle crossing between Colombia and Panama, captured in a powerful new photo essay.
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  • Photographer Maria Rojas spent weeks documenting the harrowing journey, including first-hand accounts of armed robberies, sexual assaults, and deadly natural hazards faced by migrants.
  • The photo gallery is expected to spark renewed debate on immigration policies, as it humanizes the struggles of those seeking a better life, despite the grave risks of the Darién Gap crossing.
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