Panama received its first group of 119 deportees from the U.S. under a new agreement with the Trump administration. These migrants, from various Asian countries, will be housed temporarily before being sent back to their home countries. This initiative is part of broader U.S.-Panama collaboration aimed at managing migration through the Darien Gap, and follows a decrease in migrant numbers in Panama. The arrangement includes funding by the U.S. government for the repatriation process, with more flights expected in the future. Despite discussions about the Panama Canal's sovereignty, Mulino reaffirmed it is not on the table for negotiation.