22 February – The Supreme Court of Panama orders the arrest of former presidentRicardo Martinelli, who is under the protection of theNicaraguan embassy inPanama City after seeking asylum there.[2]
2 July – Panama and theUnited States sign a deal to curb the flow of migration to the southern United States border through theDarién Gap. The United States will cover the costs of repatriating migrants who enter Panama illegally.[9]
24 July – Ten migrants are killed after being swept away by strong currents while crossing a river nearCarreto in the Darién Gap.[10]
29 July – Panama suspends diplomatic relations withVenezuela and withdraws its diplomatic personnel from the country until a full review of the presidential election results in Venezuela is concluded.[11]
7 August – TheNational Border Service arrests 15 people on suspicion of running a trafficking network smuggling Chinese nationals through the Darién Gap.[12]
19 August – The first repatriation flight of migrants from Panama under a US-financed plan begins, with 29 Colombians being deported.[13]
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