With few options for them in China, migrants from there are among those making the long journey to the U.S. border by navigating Panama's treacherous Darien Gap
In Photos: For Some Chinese Migrants, Few Options in Xi’s China

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Migrants wait in line for free lunch of pasta with meat sauce offered by the Panama government on Feb. 24, 2024, at a migrant reception center at Lajas Blancas, Darien Province, Panama.

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A sign outside a convenience store in Lajas Blancas, Darien Province, Panama, on Feb. 24, 2024, says, “Chinese convenience store, money exchange with WeChat Pay or Zhifubao."