Approximately 50 Indian deportees from the US have arrived in Panama, awaiting deportation to India. The Indian embassy in Panama has ensured their well-being and is working with local authorities. Around 350 Indian migrants have already been deported to India this year as part of the US government's repatriation efforts.
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