A boat carrying 19 South American migrants sank off the coast of Panama, resulting in the death of an 8-year-old Venezuelan girl, authorities reported. The vessel, traveling in rough Caribbean waters, was part of a group returning home after failing to enter the U.S. due to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Migrants from Venezuela and Colombia, along with two crew members, were aboard. While the others were rescued, the boat’s attempt to bypass Panama’s dangerous Darien jungle ended tragically. UNICEF expressed solidarity with those affected, emphasizing the need for safer migration routes. The ill-fated boat was among three heading for La Miel on the Colombian border, but only one continued despite severe weather. Many migrants, stranded in Mexico and Central America for weeks, have struggled to find resources to return home. Since Trump’s policies took effect, hundreds of South American migrants have begun making their way back in challenging conditions.