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.

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.