Panama Gang Breakdown

Authorities have identified 93 gangs throughout Panama City’s eight districts.

According to official statistics published by La Critica, there are 12 active gangs in Curundu, four in Calidonia, 14 in Chorillo, four in San Felipe, eight in Santa Ana, two in Pueblo nuevo, two in Panama Viejo and three in San Francisco.  San Miguelito leads the list with 44 active gangs, 10 of which have been investigated.

Director of the Investigative Police Omar Pinzon says these gangs are tied to the sale of drugs, an activity that is accompanied by weapons and violence.