The flow of migrants crossing the Darien Jungle has slowed since the Biden administration introduced new border rules.
New U.S. border rules: Last month, new rules for entering the U.S. were introduced, which could result in criminal prosecution and a five-year ban for those caught without a visa.
* Asylum seekers must also prove they were denied asylum in another country they traveled through on their way to the U.S.
The result: U.N. officials report that before May 11, between 1,000 and 1,500 migrants were crossing the Darien Jungle daily, but now the number has dropped to between 500 and 700.
* This has impacted businesses in Necoclí, such as ferry services and merchants selling supplies for the jungle crossing.
The big picture: Despite this decrease, South America still faces a worsening migration crisis due to factors such as Venezuela’s economic crisis, gang violence in Ecuador, and political unrest in Peru.
* Local authorities in Necoclí are preparing for another surge in migrants.
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