Vehicle Allegedly Linked to Slain Representative Héctor Sambrano Found in San Miguelito

Panamanian authorities have located a pick-up truck in San Miguelito that is allegedly connected to Héctor Sambrano, the representative for the Barrio Colón district of La Chorrera. Sambrano was found deceased on Friday inside an apartment in Panama City. The vehicle, a gray double-cab pick-up, was discovered in the Cocobolo sector.

Police and forensic teams, along with Sambrano's family, were present at the scene for the inspection and removal of the vehicle. Judicial investigators are still conducting tests to officially confirm if the truck was the mode of transport Sambrano used before his death.

The prosecutor's office is investigating the circumstances surrounding Sambrano's death, with preliminary indications suggesting it may have been violent, despite initial considerations of natural causes. The final determination will come from the forensic medical examiner. Sambrano, a prominent member of the Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD), had previously served as deputy director of the Institute for the Training and Utilization of Human Resources (Ifarhu).

Investigators are interviewing family members, colleagues, and close associates to reconstruct Sambrano's final hours and understand his social circle. The Communal Board of Barrio Colón confirmed the passing of its leader. Security forces are gathering evidence from the vehicle's discovery site in San Miguelito to ascertain if the incident is linked to a potential economic crime, such as theft or robbery.