In Panama, a strategy used by some gangs, reminiscent of the late Pablo Escobar, is being discussed. It involves distributing money to residents to keep them content and always ready to protect the gang. This practice is reportedly gaining traction in Colón province, which is described as being full of obstacles on its roads. Meanwhile, rumors are circulating that an ambassador from a foreign power seduced the wife of a young doctor, breaking up a family with children. Experts note that the presence of hand grenades changes the criminal landscape, turning it into terrorism. Certain individuals, linked to business and the Venezuelan regime, are reportedly living in fear of becoming targets for international law enforcement. In Chorrera city, during the November 28th parade, individuals known as 'Muñeco' and a dismissed health official were seen collecting funds. It is also mentioned that many people are nearing the end of their lives, yet their homes are still full of mold. In the political sphere, the role of relatives in a candidate's election defeat and the formation of a new party leadership is a topic of discussion. Seniors are hoping for a Christmas gift in the form of back interest payments on their 13th-month salary from past years. Large sums of money linked to drug trafficking are said to be actively moving in Colón. At the same time, an educational institution's manager is challenging a decision to send her on forced leave. Forensic experts are calling on authorities not to destroy confiscated weapons but to check them against a ballistic database to solve past crimes. The possible existence of a Venezuelan leader's bank accounts in Panama is also a subject of public debate. Following a weapons seizure in Santa Ana, experts insist that gang members should be treated as terrorists. The Attorney General was questioned about the investigation of several high-profile cases.
