Reporting on criminal incidents, investigations, and law enforcement responses across Panama. Stories focus on facts, community impact, and safety developments.
A bus driver was detained after a fatal crash in Chame, Panama Oeste, that killed four people, including a pastor and his family. The case is moving forward as aggravated negligent homicide.
Police in Panama are investigating a homicide in Alanje that may be linked to disputes between gang members in the district of David. The case highlights ongoing security concerns in Chiriquí.
Two men were fatally shot in Villa Catalina, Colón, in an attack outside a mini-market now under investigation. The case adds to ongoing concern about violent crime in the province.
A bus driver was ordered into provisional detention after a crash in Chame killed four people. The case highlights ongoing road safety concerns along one of Panama’s busiest highway corridors.
Authorities in Panama are asking the public to help locate a man reported missing in Bocas del Toro. The search depends on anyone with relevant information coming forward quickly.
Police in Colón are investigating a double homicide after responding to a scene where one of the attackers also died. Officers cordoned off the area while the DIJ began efforts to identify those responsible.
José Pérez Barboni has proposed tougher penalties for minors who commit crimes, citing data he says show significant juvenile involvement in delinquency. The initiative adds to Panama’s debate over how best to address youth crime.
A deadly crash in Chame killed four people and injured nine others, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns on one of Panama’s busiest transit routes.
A Canadian businessman linked to the Panama Papers remains free despite facing criminal charges, renewing attention on one of the world’s biggest offshore finance scandals. The case keeps Panama’s long-running transparency challenges in the spotlight.
Panama’s New Business conviction remains largely unenforced, with prison terms, a multimillion-dollar fine and share seizures still pending execution. Authorities are now moving on corporate dissolutions and the recovery of Epasa shares.
The New Business case has renewed criticism of Panama’s justice system after a conviction for money laundering went partially unenforced and a large fine remained unpaid. The dispute is now a broader test of institutional strength and equal treatment under the law.
A family died in a crash in Chame, prompting relatives to demand justice and remember them as cheerful, exemplary people. The tragedy has renewed concern about road safety in Panamá Oeste.
Gang-related violence continues to affect Panama City, San Miguelito and Colón, with authorities linking the unrest to organized crime. The situation remains a major public safety challenge in Panama’s most populated urban areas.
Four members of the López family died in a serious traffic accident in Chame, Panama Oeste, leaving relatives and neighbors in mourning. Loved ones described them as exemplary and very cheerful.
Authorities in Panama arrested a suspect known as “Chispa” in San Miguelito in connection with an aggravated homicide case. The detention follows an apprehension order issued by the Homicide and Femicide Prosecutor’s Office.
A dog was injured in a shooting in San Miguelito, and police took the animal to a veterinarian while detaining two minors. The case highlights the wider toll of gun violence in one of Panama’s busiest districts.
Police in Soná, Veraguas, arrested a man accused of a sexual offense as part of an active criminal investigation. The case highlights ongoing public safety and justice concerns in the district.
At least 20 people were killed when a bomb exploded on a bus in Cajibío, Colombia, highlighting a violent escalation in a strategically important corridor. The attack raises fresh concerns about security, transport, and regional stability.
A dog was wounded by gunfire in Sinaí, San Miguelito, as authorities detained two minors allegedly linked to shots fired at a home in the area. The case adds to ongoing concerns over violence in one of Panama’s most troubled urban communities.
New dashcam footage captures the moment a bomb-laden bus exploded in Colombia, highlighting the country’s continuing security challenges. The attack adds to regional concerns about organized violence and instability.