Antón considers tougher curfew measures as authorities assess results

A curfew for minors in Antón has begun to reduce the number of young people on the streets at night, while authorities have reported only a small number of arrests for violating the rule.

The restriction covers Río Hato, Antón Cabecera and El Valle de Antón, areas that local officials identified as having higher population density and more frequent criminal incidents. The measure remains in force while the municipality works with Panama’s National Police, peace judges and compliance judges to restore calm to the district.

Mayor Erick Domínguez said officials will keep the curfew until the agreed review period, when they will assess its effectiveness. “We are going to have it only until the period that was set for it, and we will carry out an analysis. If we then see that the situation worsens, or there are again indications that insecurity is taking over our district, we will take measures, and they could possibly be more forceful,” he said.

The National Police has separately increased its presence in Coclé province, carrying out continuous surveillance operations in several parts of the district. Authorities also urged parents and guardians to ensure that minors remain at home during the restricted hours.

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We are going to have it only until the period that was set for it, and we will carry out an analysis. If we then see that the situation worsens, or there are again indications that insecurity is taking over our district, we will take measures, and they could possibly be more forceful.