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.