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Sentenced for Human Trafficking Captured in Embera Region

Panamanian soldiers have captured a man who, despite a 12-year sentence for human trafficking, was freely moving in the Embera region. The arrest took place in the community of Tuqueza.

Sentenced for Human Trafficking Captured in Embera Region

Units of the First Eastern Brigade of SENAFRONT captured a citizen who is serving a 144-month prison sentence for Human Trafficking. The capture took place in the community of Tuqueza, Embera region. The individual was handed over to the competent authority.

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Panama Budget: $16.9 Million for Infrastructure and Salaries
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Panama Budget: $16.9 Million for Infrastructure and Salaries

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2025-11-27T01:49:19+00:00

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2025-11-27T01:11:37+00:00

6-Month-Old Girl Dies of Malnutrition in Panama

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