Between Three and Six La Joyita Escapees Still Sought
PANAMA, August 20, 2026 — Prison director Chanan Singh says searches continue alongside inspections and internal intelligence investigations.
Authorities are still trying to recapture between three and six prisoners following the La Joyita escape. Singh said inquiries cover police, guards and prison workers as officials examine possible security failures.
The source report was published on August 19, 2026. Panama Now Online will follow official updates as the story develops.
