Deported migrants in Panama face uncertainty and hardship

Dozens of migrants deported to Panama by the Trump administration are now stranded and uncertain about their future. They are living in a school gymnasium, sleeping on mattresses, and facing various challenges. When the migrants arrived in Panama City, some were ill. One person needed H.I.V. treatment, another had run out of insulin, and a third was suffering from seizures. The atmosphere was filled with confusion and fear. Many migrants expressed their worries, asking where they will go next. Initially, about 300 deported migrants were placed in a hotel by Panamanian officials. Those who chose not to return to their home countries were moved against their will. After protests from human rights groups, the authorities bused more migrants back to Panama City. Now, the remaining migrants come from countries like Iran, Afghanistan, Cameroon, and Ethiopia. They are free but feel unwanted in Panama. With no clear options ahead, they are left in limbo, relying on aid groups for support.