{"id":14064,"date":"2026-06-17T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/?p=14064"},"modified":"2026-06-16T20:41:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T01:41:58","slug":"police-deploy-to-public-screens-for-panama-vs-ghana-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/crime-safety\/police-deploy-to-public-screens-for-panama-vs-ghana-match\/","title":{"rendered":"Police Deploy to Public Screens for Panama vs Ghana Match"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Panamanian authorities have activated security operations ahead of the national team’s debut in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Giant screens will be installed across the country for the Panama vs Ghana match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parks and public spaces in the capital and interior regions have been prepared for fans. These locations include Urrac\u00e1 Park, Don Bosco, Pedregal and sectors of Panama North. Officials expect large crowds to gather at these sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Police of Panama<\/a> confirmed they are conducting preventive inspections at all designated viewing areas<\/strong>. The goal is to maintain order and ensure public safety during the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Police Operations Target Fan Gathering Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Deputy Commissioner Joel Hurtado, head of the police zone, outlined the security strategy. He explained that these operations follow the institution’s established plan for mass events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The National Police, through all its security elements and following the guidelines of the firm plan, has requested verification of all locations that will possibly be used to install giant screens. This is so people can enjoy the matches safely,” Hurtado said. [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Hurtado added that police units will be deployed at every transmission point. Officers will maintain a visible presence to prevent any incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The security deployment comes as Panama prepares for its historic Panama 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> appearance. This marks the nation’s second World Cup qualification after their 2018 debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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