Events Politics Local 2026-03-08T19:41:14+00:00

Disappearance of Young Man in Panama

37-year-old Rolando Batista Lara has gone missing in Panama Province. His family and friends are searching for him and asking for the public's help.


Disappearance of Young Man in Panama

The disappearance of 37-year-old Rolando Batista Lara has left his family and friends deeply concerned, as they request public support to locate him. According to information from relatives, Batista Lara was last seen on Saturday, February 28th, when he left his residence in the Pacora area of Panama Province, heading to work. Since then, there has been no news of him. His family indicated that the young man is from the Santa María district in Herrera Province, where news of his disappearance has also caused unease among friends and acquaintances. According to the description provided by relatives, on the day he disappeared, he was wearing a blue shirt, jeans, and blue sneakers. Amid the uncertainty surrounding the case, family and friends have launched a search campaign and are asking anyone who has seen Batista Lara or has information about his whereabouts to contact the number 6806-2603. As part of efforts to draw attention to the case, those close to the young man announced they will hold a vigil at the entrance of Divisa, aiming to keep the search visible and ask for public solidarity. The family reiterated their call to the public to share information and help locate Rolando Batista Lara, whose whereabouts remain unknown more than a week after his disappearance.