Panama to resume in-person prison visits August 3

Panama's Ministry of Government announced that in-person visits for family members to correctional facilities and police stations will resume on August 3, 2026. The Directorate General of the Penitentiary System will implement the measure under strict order and security controls, adhering to established schedules and protocols.

Only one family member will be permitted to visit each incarcerated individual. During visiting days, the delivery of basic necessities will not be allowed. In Panama and Colón, these items must be dropped off at the former Cefere women's rehabilitation center. For the rest of the country, the Directorate General will provide a schedule and procedure for item delivery.

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Only one family member will be permitted to visit each incarcerated individual.

The Ministry of Government advises family members to consult the specific days, times, and regulations for each facility beforehand to avoid issues and ensure compliance with security measures. This resumption follows a period where such visits were likely restricted, though the article does not specify the reason for the prior suspension.

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Consult previously the days, hours and other applicable provisions for each penitentiary center, in order to avoid inconveniences and guarantee compliance with security measures.