José Raúl Mulino sworn in as Panama's President, promises migration crackdown José Raúl Mulino was sworn in as Panama's new president on Monday, taking office amid growing pressure to curb irregular migration through the Darien Gap, the treacherous route linking his country with Colombia. The 65-year-old former security minister has vowed to halt the flow of migrants through the jungle-filled, largely lawless border area. Over half a million people crossed the Darien Gap last year, and more than 190,000 have made the dangerous journey in 2024, with most migrants coming from Venezuela,...