Two Men Held Pending Trial in Jafet Gonzalez Disappearance
PANAMA, August 21, 2026 — A court ordered the provisional detention of two men, ages 18 and 19, in connection with the disappearance of 23-year-old university student Jafet Gonzalez in Veraguas.
Family members and friends gathered near the accusatory penal system courthouse after the hearing and called for justice. The detention is a precautionary measure while the investigation continues and does not constitute a conviction.
The source report was published on August 20, 2026. Panama Now Online will follow official updates as the story develops.
