Reporting on criminal incidents, investigations, and law enforcement responses across Panama. Stories focus on facts, community impact, and safety developments.
A court in Panama ordered provisional detention for a former Barrio Sur treasurer in Colón over an aggravated embezzlement case. Prosecutors say evidence links him to irregular handling of public funds during his tenure.
The United States has delivered interceptor boats to SENAN to strengthen Panama’s anti-drug operations at sea. The move is part of broader efforts to confront trafficking networks using the country’s maritime routes.
A curfew has been imposed in Belisario Frías and Arnulfo Arias, two San Miguelito corregimientos identified by police as high-crime zones. The measure is aimed at reducing nighttime insecurity and restoring public order.
The U.S. Embassy in Panama donated two interceptor boats to Senan to support the country’s anti-drug efforts. The move adds maritime capacity to Panama’s security operations.
A Panamanian judge ordered house arrest for a man accused of aggravated robbery at a jewelry store, citing humanitarian grounds. Prosecutors plan to appeal the decision.
A Panamanian court ordered provisional detention for a 16-year-old linked to an attempted homicide case in San Miguelito. The case stems from a morning incident near a school where a student was injured.
Three people were detained in Panama over an alleged peculado case involving student funds at IPT Don Bosco and a reported loss of more than $124,000. The probe includes two current officials and one former official.
A businessman known as Chirri was shot dead inside a restaurant in Santa Ana, across from Panama City’s Mercado de Mariscos. Police are reviewing security cameras and searching for the gunman, who fled on foot.
Three people were detained in Panama over an alleged embezzlement case tied to IPT Don Bosco, including two former employees of the school. The case highlights renewed scrutiny of public fund management in the education sector.
A person was shot and killed inside a business in Santa Ana, Panama City, in a daylight attack that prompted a police and forensic response. Authorities have opened an investigation into the homicide.
Police are searching Santa Ana after a man was killed inside a business near Panama City’s Mercado del Marisco. The shooting has raised concern in a busy commercial area.
Piracy off Somalia is rising again as naval forces are diverted to other crises, leaving more than a dozen mostly Pakistani sailors in pirate hands. The escalation threatens a key global shipping route and could raise costs across international trade.
Two officials and a former official were detained in Don Bosco over alleged irregularities involving funds from IPT Don Bosco. The case highlights scrutiny over public money tied to education.
President José Raúl Mulino signed a law that bans exhibitionist acts in public spaces and raises penalties to as much as six years in prison. The measure is intended to protect children, adolescents, and public order across Panama.
A man was shot and killed outside a restaurant near Panama City’s Mercado del Marisco. Authorities are reviewing surveillance cameras and conducting operations to identify the attackers.
Three people were detained in Panama in an investigation into alleged peculado involving missing funds at IPT Don Bosco. The case centers on money from student registrations, welfare, and self-managed income.
A World Compliance Association event in Panama highlighted the regional dangers of illegal mining and its possible link to Clan del Golfo. The issue is drawing attention as a mix of security, compliance, and organized-crime concerns.
A heated debate in Panama is growing over how prosecutors and judges handle sexual violence cases, especially when plea deals or noncustodial measures are used. Critics say the justice system must better reflect recent tougher penalties and restore public trust.
The United States has indicted Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine others, alleging ties to cartel leaders in a major corruption case. The move puts renewed focus on organized crime’s influence in Mexico and its wider regional impact.
Panama lawmakers are considering a proposal to raise prison terms for adolescents over 14 who commit grave crimes such as homicide, kidnapping, and rape. The plan would allow sentences of up to 15 years.