In Panama, the son of a prominent figure has been granted house arrest. This decision by the Appeals Court may be the result of his cooperation with authorities on issues such as waste management in San Miguelito and other topics. Legal experts note that this precedent could pave the way for all those prosecuted for money laundering to be released on house arrest. Meanwhile, 33 municipalities nationwide have failed to submit their accountability reports. Fans of the national team wishing to travel to Canada are facing difficulties due to the need to obtain an expensive permit from the US government. There are also reports of personnel changes in the agency responsible for protecting children and of abuses by the coordinator for sexual crimes in Colón.
