Reporting on criminal incidents, investigations, and law enforcement responses across Panama. Stories focus on facts, community impact, and safety developments.
Bank of America agreed to pay US$72.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the bank facilitated Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring. The bank denied supporting Epstein’s crimes, saying the deal brings closure for plaintiffs.
Nepal police have arrested former prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli and ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak over alleged involvement in a deadly September crackdown on protesters. The move comes after Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s cabinet was sworn in following Nepal’s first election since the 2025 uprising.
Senniaf informó que siete de los 15 menores que se evadieron el 24 de marzo del CAI de Tocumen ya fueron ubicados. El resto aún está por localizar.
Lee Geun-an, a notorious South Korean police officer dubbed the “torture expert,” died Thursday at 88 from multiple organ failure. His death is reviving renewed debate over torture and human rights abuses tied to the country’s military-backed authoritarian era.
Incendios forestales reimpactaron el cerro Los Picachos en Olá y generaron preocupación entre los residentes. El Cuerpo de Bomberos advirtió que las emergencias por este tipo de incendios van en aumento, agravando el daño ambiental y elevando el riesgo para la población.
Henry Lee, the famed forensic scientist who gained global attention for his testimony in the O.J. Simpson trial, has died at 87. He also taught for more than 50 years at the University of New Haven.
Two students died and at least seven people were injured in a school bus crash in west Tennessee on Friday, officials said. Authorities are investigating the incident as families and communities respond to the tragedy.
Rescue workers in south Tehran are carrying out an urgent operation after a missile strike hit a building, extracting survivors and recovering bodies from the rubble. The incident highlights the severe risks missile attacks pose to civilians in densely populated areas.
Una balacera en Santa Ana dejó a un menor y a un adulto heridos. La policía desplegó un operativo con acordonamiento y búsqueda en la zona, mientras investigan una posible pugna entre pandillas.
Houthis have warned they are “fingers on the trigger,” warning they can target major shipping lanes around the Arabian Peninsula as US and Israel continue their war involving Iran. The statement raises concerns about potential disruption to global maritime routes.
A U.S. Army veteran was arrested in Spokane, Washington, on conspiracy charges related to an anti-ICE protest, the first reported case of its type. Legal experts warn it may signal an escalation in efforts to curb First Amendment protest activity.
Tiger Woods was charged with DUI after a Florida rollover crash in which his vehicle struck another car. Authorities said he showed signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene.
Panamá’s Foreign Affairs said it has started coordination for the delivery and eventual judicialization of Ali Zaki Hage after Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice approved his extradition. He is alleged to be linked to the 1994 terrorist attack involving Alas Chiricanas Flight 901.
Autoridades de Panamá localizaron a seis personas reportadas como desaparecidas en el país. El operativo se desarrolló el 27 de marzo con coordinación entre la DIJ y fiscalías regionales.
An Amber alert has been activated after 14 minors escaped from the Comprehensive Care Center (CAI) in Tocumen. Authorities released the names of the children and are urging the public to help locate them.
Mexico’s navy has launched a search for two missing sailboats that were part of the Cuba aid “Nuestra America Convoy.” The convoy says the boats were led by experienced sailors and had safety equipment aboard.
Tiger Woods was released on bail late Friday after being arrested in Florida on suspicion of DUI following a crash in which his Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled over. Officials said Woods was not injured and had to spend at least eight hours in jail under state law before posting bail.
Venezuela aprobó la extradición de Ali Zaki Hage Jalil a Panamá por su presunta vinculación con el atentado contra el vuelo 901 de Alas Chiricanas en 1994. El fallo sostiene que los delitos están tipificados en ambos países y que se trata de terrorismo, sin carácter político.
Ronny Rodríguez and William Pittí, former CSN agents, surrendered in Panama after nearly a decade on the run. They are set to face trial in April in the wiretapping case.
El Ministerio Público emitió 13 Alertas Amber tras la fuga de 13 adolescentes del CAI de Tocumen. Las alertas buscan facilitar su localización y protección.