Reporting on criminal incidents, investigations, and law enforcement responses across Panama. Stories focus on facts, community impact, and safety developments.
A digital ride-share driver survived an armed attack in La Industrial, Panamá Oeste, after being shot in the legs. The incident raises fresh concerns about safety for platform workers in Panama.
A security guard was injured in an attempted robbery in Colón, underscoring ongoing safety concerns in one of Panama’s key commercial provinces. The incident highlights the risks faced by workers protecting businesses and cargo sites.
The National Police carried out an operation in Santa Ana and El Chorrillo after a homicide on Calle 25 in Panama City. Authorities said the victim had a criminal record that included offenses against collective health.
Police conducted operations in Santa Ana and El Chorrillo after a fatal shooting, recovering a firearm, illicit substances, and a vehicle linked to the suspects. The actions come amid ongoing security concerns in Panama City neighborhoods.
Authorities have ordered the seizure of assets linked to Héctor Brands amid an investigation into alleged unjustified enrichment. The case is still under review as investigators examine possible criminal responsibility.
MITRADEL found labor irregularities at Panama Oil Terminals after an explosion left one person dead. Inspectors identified a worker without a permit and risk-related work at the facility.
An explosion near the Panama Canal left one person dead, drawing attention to safety around one of Panama’s most important national assets. The fatal incident comes at a site central to global shipping and the country’s economy.
The Bridge of the Americas in Panama City was shut down after a fire killed one person. The closure disrupted one of the capital’s most important links across the Panama Canal corridor.
A truck explosion on Panama’s Bridge of the Americas killed one person and disrupted a key crossing linking Panama City with the west. The incident drew attention because of the bridge’s strategic location near the Panama Canal.
Panamanian authorities are investigating the disappearance of two men in Juan Díaz and are asking the public for help locating them. The Public Ministry is leading the inquiry as the search continues.
A fuel tanker explosion in Panama’s La Boca sector killed one person and injured others, prompting an emergency response and an ongoing investigation. Panamá Oil Terminals says it is cooperating with authorities and supporting affected families.
A bridge over the Panama Canal was closed after a truck explosion killed one person. The incident disrupted a key transportation link in a vital canal corridor.
Panama’s Public Ministry is investigating the tanker fire on the Bridge of the Americas to determine whether there may be criminal responsibility. The case highlights the safety risks tied to hazardous cargo on one of the country’s most important crossings.
A tanker exploded near the Bridge of the Americas in Panama City, sparking a major fire close to a critical Panama Canal crossing. Firefighters responded as authorities confirmed the blaze.
A large explosion seen beneath a bridge near the Panama Canal has drawn attention to one of the country’s most sensitive infrastructure zones. The incident underscores the importance of security and safety around the canal corridor.
One person was killed after an explosion below a bridge near the Panama Canal, an incident that drew attention because of the area’s strategic importance. The blast happened in a corridor central to both local travel and national commerce.
A fuel truck explosion near Panama Canal’s Bridge of the Americas killed one person and injured two others. The blast hit a key transportation corridor in Panama City.
A deadly explosion near Panama City’s Bridge of the Americas left one person dead and several others injured. The incident struck a critical area near the Panama Canal’s Pacific entrance.
A tanker explosion near Panama’s Bridge of the Americas caused concern in a key transport corridor linking Panama City to the west. The blast highlights the vulnerability of traffic and infrastructure around the canal entrance.
A fire near Panama Oil Terminals in Balboa led to a temporary closure of the Bridge of the Americas as emergency crews responded. The incident disrupted traffic on one of Panama’s key road links.