Panama to grant some migrants sent from US 90-day stay for safety reasons

Security Minister Frank Abrego told that the measure may apply to 112 of the 299 migrants recently sent by the US to Panama who are from other nations.

People look out from a hotel where migrants from Asia and the Middle East are housed after being deported to Panama as part of an agreement between the administration of US President Donald Trump and the Central American nation, in Panama City, Panama.

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Panama City: Panama will issue temporary permits for some migrants recently sent from the US allowing them to stay in the Central American nation for up to 90 days if they do not wish to return to their home countries for security reasons, an official said on Friday.

The measure may apply to 112 of the 299 migrants recently sent by the US to Panama who are from other nations, Security Minister Frank Abrego told journalists.