Reporting on criminal incidents, investigations, and law enforcement responses across Panama. Stories focus on facts, community impact, and safety developments.
A fight during an event in El Bongo, Bugaba, left a 32-year-old man dead and four others injured. The incident has raised concern over safety at local gatherings in Chiriquí province.
Panama’s government is facing an extortion demand after cybercriminals hacked public platforms, according to the Authority for Government Innovation. The case highlights the growing cybersecurity threat to state systems and digital services.
A man accused in a 1993 Detroit murder was arrested in Panama, reviving a decades-old homicide case. The arrest could lead to extradition or other legal steps.
Two people were killed in a shooting on Domingo Díaz Avenue in Panama City, triggering concern in one of the capital’s busiest corridors. The case has renewed attention on public safety in the metropolitan area.
Panama’s Supreme Court has upheld the confinement of six high-risk inmates at Punta Coco, rejecting a corrective habeas corpus request. The men are linked to drug trafficking, gang activity and violent crimes.
Former Panama national team player Darwin Pinzón was detained Monday in connection with an alleged attempted homicide. The case has prompted attention because of his past role in Panamanian football.
A 14-year-old Abel Bravo student died after armed men entered a home in Colón’s Altos de Los Portales de San Judas and opened fire. The killing has left the school community in mourning.
Residents of El Carate, Las Tablas, are on edge after masked men armed with a gun carried out a robbery at a dance hall. The incident has intensified concern about safety in the community.
A shooting on Avenida Domingo Díaz near El Crisol left one person dead and another injured. National Police and forensic teams are investigating the attack.
A deadly clash during an equestrian rally in Bugaba left one dead and three injured. Police are calling on organizers and municipalities to strengthen security at mass events.
Panamanian authorities seized 1,738 suspected drug packages hidden in a container at a port in Colón. The operation highlights the province’s role as a key target in anti-narcotics efforts.
A man accused in a 1993 Detroit punk musician killing has been arrested in Panama, renewing a decades-old homicide case. The arrest may lead to extradition proceedings and a new phase in the investigation.
A shooting on Avenida Domingo Díaz near El Crisol in Panama City left one person dead and another injured, causing heavy traffic in the area. The attack disrupted one of the city’s main roads and drew a police response.
One person was killed inside a vehicle during a shooting on Domingo Díaz Avenue in Panama City. Police secured the area and launched an investigation into the fatal attack.
Panama has emerged as a key jurisdiction in the Lili Pink probe, with investigators examining shell companies, nominee directors, and resignations tied to the business network. The case highlights how corporate structures in Panama may have been used to move goods and obscure ownership.
Panama’s Public Ministry raided the Ancón community board after complaints accused representative Yamireth Batista of diverting public funds for private repairs, travel and events. The case also includes allegations of workplace abuse and possible involvement by other board staff.
A Panamanian judge approved review of security videos linked to an incident involving Comptroller Anel Flores at the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office. The case is tied to a broader investigation involving former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo.
Four people were injured in a shooting in Torrijos-Carter, San Miguelito, shortly after the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid match. The incident happened hours before a curfew was set to begin in nearby corregimientos.
A curfew in San Miguelito’s Arnulfo Arias and Belisario Frías neighborhoods led to 174 detentions as local authorities stepped up security enforcement. The mayoral decree is part of an effort to reinforce public safety in the district.
Police and prosecutors detained 24 people in Arraiján during Operation Bloqueo, seizing illicit substances and technological equipment. The action targeted microtrafficking in the Panama district.