Reporting on criminal incidents, investigations, and law enforcement responses across Panama. Stories focus on facts, community impact, and safety developments.
The trial over the 2019 La Joyita prison massacre has started in Panama, with judges set to review testimonial, expert and documentary evidence. The case concerns the deaths of 13 people and highlights ongoing concerns over prison security.
A teenager was injured in La Primavera, Chepo, and SENAFRONT says the minor is out of danger. Security forces are carrying out search operations to find those responsible.
Panama’s Drug Prosecutor’s Office and National Police detained 11 people in Operation Dársena Cero over alleged international drug trafficking. The case underscores the country’s continuing fight against transnational narcotics networks.
Firefighters in Panama Oeste contained a warehouse fire at a facility storing cardboard egg packaging. The blaze highlighted the risks faced by storage operations in one of Panama’s fastest-growing provinces.
Panama customs seized more than 1,900 counterfeit national team jerseys valued at over $200,000. The operation highlights the ongoing fight against fake sports merchandise in the country.
Panama’s police chief said the country is facing a “complicated” security situation after a double homicide on Domingo Díaz Avenue in Panama City. One of the victims had three active arrest warrants, including two for homicide.
A criminologist in Panama says contract killing has evolved from foreign-led operations to local gang activity. He also blamed weak prevention and limited opportunities for at-risk youth.
Darwin Pinzón addressed his arrest on social media after being linked to a police investigation over alleged personal injuries. The San Francisco FC midfielder said he trusts God and the justice system to resolve the case.
Panamanian authorities detained 16 people in an investigation into alleged drug trafficking through contaminated containers at Atlantic and Pacific ports. Officials said the case has been under investigation since 2023 and follows a major seizure in Colón.
Panamanian authorities dismantled a network tied to drug contamination in port containers after seizing more than four tons of narcotics headed for Europe. The case highlights the pressure on Panama’s ports as traffickers use container shipping routes to move cocaine overseas.
A Detroit murder suspect wanted for more than 30 years has been captured in Panama, ending a decades-long international manhunt. The arrest highlights Panama’s role in cross-border law enforcement cooperation.
Former Panama international Darwin Pinzón was arrested by police in La Chorrera after officers confirmed an active capture order tied to an alleged attempted homicide case in San Miguelito. The case has drawn wide attention because of his profile in Panamanian football.
Ride-hailing drivers in Panama are raising security concerns after recent contract killings left innocent victims dead. They plan to discuss safety measures with the government during talks on sector regulation.
Darwin Pinzón, a former Panama international and San Francisco FC midfielder, was apprehended in connection with an investigation into alleged personal injury. The arrest comes as he prepared for the next LPF season.
A mother in Colón is demanding justice after her teenage son was killed. She remembered him as a basketball lover who dreamed of becoming a naval engineer.
Camtur is urging Panama to strengthen security in tourist areas and apply tougher penalties for robberies against visitors after a recent incident on Avenida Balboa. Hotel groups and tourism officials say protecting traveler confidence is vital for the country’s competitiveness.
A Detroit man accused in a 1993 punk rock singer’s killing was arrested in Panama after nearly 30 years as a fugitive. The capture closes a long international search tied to a decades-old homicide.
A Panama appeals court upheld a ruling that declined to impose precautionary measures on nine suspects in the Ifarhu embezzlement case. The investigation has already led to 39 charges and centers on alleged irregularities in economic aid programs.
A grieving mother is demanding justice after her 14-year-old son was killed by multiple gunshots in Colón. The case has renewed concern over violence in the province.
A Swedish national convicted in Panama for money laundering has resurfaced in connection with offshore financial services and New Zealand-based platforms. The case revives scrutiny of Panama’s role in international shell-company networks.