News & stories

Story | Dec 19, 2022

International Migrants Day 2022: Stories from the deadly Darién Gap

Over 220,000 migrants faced the treacherous journey this year.

Story | Dec 08, 2022

2022: A year of bearing witness

We bear witness and speak out. Read stories from MSF staff about what this work means to them.

Story | Sep 23, 2022

Migration in the Americas: “All we are looking for is a better life”

Perilous routes and inhumane migration policies are not deterring people from attempting the treacherous journey north.

Story | Jun 17, 2022

“We are tired and desperate”: Stories from families who survived the Darién Gap

In 2022, most migrants crossing the Darien Gap are Venezuelans—a shift from 2021, which saw a majority of Haitians risking the dangerous journey from Colombia to Panama.

News | May 19, 2022

Dire reception conditions and a lack of emergency medical care for migrants arriving in Panama

MSF repeats its calls for safe routes between Colombia and Panama and urgent medical care for victims of sexual violence at the first point of arrival.

Story | May 06, 2022

Though fewer people are making the crossing to Panama, the Darién Gap is as dangerous as ever

News | Mar 17, 2022

Peru: Venezuelan migrants struggle to survive

Responding to the medical needs amid a massive displacement crisis.

Story | Nov 18, 2021

Safe routes urgently needed for thousands of migrants crossing the Darién Gap

Panamanian and Colombian governments must protect migrants from violence

Story | Sep 17, 2021

Surviving sexual violence in the Darién Gap

Story | Aug 19, 2021

The Darién Gap: “The most dangerous place I’ve seen”