UN: 14,000 VENEZUELANS TURN BACK AFTER TRUMP BORDER CRACKDOWN; NORTHBOUND FLOW DOWN 97%

A UN-supported report from Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica finds more than 14,000—mostly Venezuelans—have abandoned northbound journeys and returned south amid Trump-era border restrictions, with northward migration reportedly down 97% in 2025. Migrants cite loss of legal pathways and funds, facing scams, violence and trafficking risks on return routes via the Darién and coastal passages. Officials urge protections and assistance to prevent exploitation.