Reporting on criminal incidents, investigations, and law enforcement responses across Panama. Stories focus on facts, community impact, and safety developments.
A 17-year-old student was killed in the Nueva Providencia housing complexes in Colón, prompting renewed concern over violence in the province. Authorities have not announced arrests or identified a motive.
A bus driver will remain detained after a fatal crash in Chame killed four people traveling in a private car, including Pastor Benjamín López and his family. The case has intensified concern over road safety in Panama Oeste.
Two minors were detained in connection with a violent robbery against a couple on Balboa Avenue near the Cinta Costera in Panama City. The case has renewed concern over street crime in a busy central area of the capital.
Customs officers at Tocumen International Airport detained more than B/.43,000 in undeclared cash from a traveler entering Panama. The case underscores the airport’s role as the country’s main point of control for passengers and goods.
Panamanian authorities detained a Mexican citizen wanted by the United States over an alleged child sexual abuse offense. The case highlights Panama’s role in cross-border law enforcement and international cooperation.
Chad has declared national mourning after Boko Haram ambushed forces near Lake Chad and killed two generals. The attack highlights the group’s continuing threat in the region.
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters in Mali burned food trucks and tightened a blockade around Bamako, escalating pressure on the capital’s fragile supply lines. The attack raises fears of shortages and higher prices for civilians in the landlocked nation.
Two teenagers, ages 15 and 17, were detained after a robbery involving an elderly couple on Balboa Avenue in Panama City. The case has renewed concern over street crime and the safety of older adults in the capital.
A violent attack in Chiriquí left one person dead and a woman injured, marking the province’s eighth homicide of 2026. The case adds to growing concern over security in western Panama.
A dog beating captured on surveillance cameras in Las Cumbres has triggered outrage and calls for tougher animal cruelty penalties. An investigation is underway as animal welfare groups demand stronger enforcement.
A 51-year-old man was detained in Bocas del Toro over a suspected sexual abuse case involving a 13-year-old girl who became pregnant. Senafront carried out the arrest as authorities handle the case through Panama’s justice system.
Panamanian authorities seized 1,320 drug packets in eastern Chiriquí and arrested four Panamanians in a joint police and prosecutor operation. Officers also confiscated an illegal firearm, ammunition, and magazines.
A Superior Court revoked house arrest and ordered preventive detention for a defendant accused in the aggravated robbery of a jewelry store at Plaza 5 de Mayo in Panama City. The ruling strengthens the custody measure as the case continues.
A driver and a fuel station attendant in Arraiján were summoned before the Justice of the Peace in Cerro Silvestre after a dispute over unpaid fuel. The case stemmed from a $10 fuel request that ended with an attempted departure from the station.
A driver and a gas station attendant were both cited after a viral unpaid fuel dispute in Arraiján involving $10 of gasoline. The case has moved into the formal complaint process.
Seven former Belisario Porras community board officials were arrested in San Miguelito in an embezzlement probe tied to more than $8 million in decentralization funds. The case follows a Comptroller General audit sent to prosecutors.
A surveillance camera in Las Cumbres captured a man attacking a dog, prompting outrage online. The video has renewed attention on animal welfare and accountability in Panama City.
Panama’s National Police carried out Operation “Radar” and arrested several suspects linked to an attempted homicide case. The operation reflects ongoing efforts to confront violent crime and improve public safety.
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters attacked a high-security prison in Mali and disrupted food supplies to Bamako, escalating pressure on the government and civilians. The move highlights how insurgents are targeting both state institutions and vital transport routes.
A blue heart was painted in Juan Díaz to honor Eusebia de Suárez after a fatal pedestrian crash. Her family is demanding justice and respect for crosswalks.