Former mayor Bosco Vallarino was arrested in October 2024. The Supreme Court has decided to reduce the sentence imposed on the former mayor by seven years.
According to the court's decision, Vallarino's original twenty-year prison sentence was reduced to thirteen years. This change occurred after the appeal presented by the former mayor's defense, arguing various irregularities in the judicial process.
In response to the reduction of the sentence, Vallarino expressed his gratitude to the Supreme Court and stated that he will continue fighting to prove his innocence. His lawyers have indicated that they will continue working on reviewing the case to look for new evidence to support his version.
The arrest of the former mayor in 2024 generated great controversy in Panama, as he was accused of various crimes related to corruption during his term. Despite the reduction of the sentence, Bosco Vallarino's legal situation remains complicated, and the case is expected to continue generating interest in the country.
