Reporting on criminal incidents, investigations, and law enforcement responses across Panama. Stories focus on facts, community impact, and safety developments.
Chile says it dismantled a smuggling ring that funneled nearly US$1 billion in stolen copper through a northern port and into China. The case highlights how organized crime exploits global shipping routes and commodity demand.
Panama closed the Bridge of the Americas after a truck explosion killed one person and prompted a structural inspection. The shutdown disrupted a vital crossing over the Panama Canal linking Panama City with the west of the country.
A woman was arrested in La Chorrera during Operation Falsum over an alleged loan fraud scheme that used forged employment and Social Security documents. Three other people have also been charged in the case.
Residents of Teobroma in Bocas del Toro are reporting repeated burglaries in their homes and calling for more police patrols and street lighting. The community says the thefts have been a persistent problem for some time.
A Metrobus unit in Pedregal was caught in gunfire near Rana de Oro, leaving two passengers injured after a window was struck. The incident raises fresh concerns about safety along Panama City transit routes.
Firefighters are investigating an explosion near Puente de las Américas that killed one Nicaraguan and injured two others. The incident has raised questions about safety measures in the area.
Authorities in La Chorrera arrested a woman in an alleged bank loan fraud case involving false documents. Investigators say more people are being examined in the probe.
Two passengers were injured when a bullet struck a Metrobús window in Rana de Oro, Panama, highlighting safety concerns on public transit. The incident shook commuters in a key transport corridor.
Panama’s ATTT is warning drivers that operating a vehicle without a valid license, or with an expired one, can lead to a B/.50 fine and possible vehicle retention. The reminder highlights the importance of keeping driver documents current to avoid penalties.
Panamanian authorities have expanded the list of seized property in the Brands case to include several apartments and 27 luxury handbags. The asset freezes also cover SUVs and other valuables tied to the investigation.
Judicial investigators in Panama have opened a case in Chiriquí after a reported kidnapping raised suspicions of a possible staged deception. The inquiry is now focused on determining whether the incident was a real abduction or a false claim.
Panama Oil Terminals expressed sorrow after a tanker truck explosion in La Boca killed one person and injured others on April 6. The company said the incident occurred in areas operated under a sublease tied to a Panama Maritime Authority concession.
Panama closed the Bridge of the Americas after a fuel truck blast, disrupting a critical route linking Panama City with the west of the country. The shutdown highlights the bridge’s importance to traffic, trade, and daily movement in the capital area.
A tanker explosion under Panama’s Bridge of the Americas killed one person and sent fire and smoke over the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. The blaze raised immediate concerns about safety near a critical transport corridor in Panama City.
A Nicaraguan worker identified as Jeyner Treminio died in the fuel fire and explosions under the Bridge of the Americas in Panama. Authorities are investigating the cause, the company involved, and possible labor violations.
A fuel tanker exploded under a bridge in Panama on April 6, killing one person and injuring two others. The fire spread rapidly, highlighting the dangers of fuel transport near the Panama Canal.
A fuel tanker exploded under a bridge on the Panama Canal, killing one person and injuring two others. The fire erupted in a critical corridor tied to Panama’s transport and shipping infrastructure.
Jeyner Treminio, a 40-year-old Nicaraguan worker, died in the fire and explosions under Panama City’s Bridge of the Americas. Authorities have opened an investigation and ordered structural checks on the bridge.
A deadly explosion near a Panama Canal bridge triggered an emergency response in a strategically important area. The incident raised immediate safety concerns around one of Panama’s most critical infrastructure corridors.
A fuel tanker explosion damaged a bridge over the Panama Canal, killing one person and injuring two firefighters. The fire raised fresh concerns about safety around one of Panama’s most critical transport routes.