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Public safety updates, crime prevention, legal news, and security information for Panama residents.
Panama has criminalized paternity fraud. The government enacted Law 535 of 2026, which imposes prison sentences of up to five…
Drone Strike on Panama Ship Leaves One Dead
The Panama Maritime Authority confirmed a deadly drone attack on a Panamanian-flagged vessel in the Black Sea. The incident occurred…
Panama City, Panama – The recent transfer of detainees to Coiba Island has not damaged tourism, fishing or scientific research…
Panama’s government sent an official message of support to Costa Rica on Friday. The gesture came after a security scare…
A driver is dead after his car crashed through a bridge railing in Chiriquí province. The accident happened on the…
A 33-year-old Venezuelan citizen faces provisional detention in Panama. Authorities accuse him of aggravated fraud and illegal practice of law.…
Another woman has been killed in Panama, bringing the total number of femicide cases this year to 11. The victim…
Panamanian authorities have activated security operations ahead of the national team’s debut in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Giant screens…
Panama’s Ministry of Education has discovered additional cases of fraudulent academic credentials used by teachers. Education Minister Lucy Molinar confirmed…
The interim rector of the Autonomous University of Chiriquí (Unachi) has announced a major push for financial oversight. Pedro González…
