Repensando la respuesta humanitaria a la crisis del Tapón del Darién en el marco de los ODS: el triple nexo humanitario en perspectiva

On the land border between Colombia and Panama lies the Darién Gap, a key point in Pan- American migration that has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of migrants who make the decisión to enter the jungle, known for its dangers, violence and presence of armed groups, in search of a better life. This study analyses humanitarian intervention in the context of the Darién Gap in response to the migration crisis and the applicability of the Humanitarian, Development and Peace nexus (HDP). Through a literature review and qualitative interviews with actors who are part of the humanitarian response, the relevance of the application of the nexus in the context is analyzed, as well as the need for the correct application of the three dimensions of the nexus. The context, characterized by the chronification of the crisis and a high turnover of migrants, responds to both short-term and long-term needs. The findings indicate deficiencies in coordination mechanisms, a negative impact of state neglect on development policies, and the crucial importance of social networks in migration flows. Although the humanitarian approach is essential, the need for development spaces and the implementation of the nexus, preserving humanitarian space and prioritizing compliance with humanitarian principles, is evident.

keywords: Colombia, Darien Gap, Development cooperation, humanitarian-development-peace nexus (HDP), Pan-American migration

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Porras Cantons, A. S. (2023). Rethinking the humanitarian response to the Darien Gap crisis within the SDGs framework: the humanitarian-development-peace nexus (HDP) in perspective?. Análisis Jurídico Político, 5(10), 147-178. https://doi.org/10.22490/26655489.6960

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