Two bodies found buried in restricted area in Panama; investigation links to missing youths

Panamanian authorities have discovered two male bodies buried in a restricted area of Rana de Oro, in the Pedregal district. The grim find was made on Monday within a private property belonging to ETESA, an energy company, which is marked as a high-voltage zone and is off-limits to unauthorized individuals.

The bodies were found buried under sand, and preliminary reports indicate they were gagged. The challenging terrain and recent rainfall complicated the initial access for law enforcement officials. Police are investigating whether these victims are connected to two young men, aged 25 and 30, who were reported missing by their families last week from the Samaria area in the San Miguelito district.

While the connection is not yet officially confirmed, the Public Ministry is pursuing leads to identify the victims and determine the circumstances of their deaths and subsequent burial. Police Commissioner Carlos Asprilla stated that the investigation is in its early stages. Given the condition of the bodies, authorities are also exploring the possibility that the murders are linked to gang rivalries.

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Upon arriving at the location, we found them buried and, upon verification, they correspond to two male bodies that were in the sector.