Jose Raul Mulino, Panama's new President

Panama's new president Mulino has vowed to close the dangerous migration route through the Darien jungle between Colombia and Panama.

Announcing after his inauguration that his country would no longer be a "transit" point for migrants. Panama signed an agreement with President Joe Biden's top border official that pledges US funding for migrant repatriation -- a move, Washington hopes will deter irregular crossings across its southern border.