Browsing: Crime & Safety

A human fetus was discovered Thursday morning inside a public hospital emergency room restroom in Panama West Province. The incident…

Panamanian authorities have initiated a new security strategy targeting gang violence in the populous San Miguelito District. The National Police…

A state-appointed expert has testified that a major historic restoration project in Panama City incurred a “substantial” cost overrun. The…

A major fire completely destroyed a commercial building in the border community of Paso Canoas on Tuesday afternoon. The blaze…

Panamanian authorities arrested a former high-ranking tax official this week on suspicion of embezzlement. The Public Ministry (Panama) confirmed the…

Panama’s National Border Service has deployed over 60 agents to its border with Costa Rica. The major security operation, called…

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino issued a stark warning this week against a return to disruptive national protests. He promised…

A Panamanian court has closed the evidentiary phase of the massive Odebrecht corruption trial. Judge Baloisa Marquinez of the First…

Panama Ports Company (PPC) has accused Panamanian authorities of conducting a surprise raid on its private storage facilities in Albrook.…

A legislative effort to compel the head of Panama’s maritime regulator to testify before lawmakers failed this week. The proposal…