Panama has recorded 351 homicides through July: 85% were committed with firearms
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Between January and July 2026, Panama recorded 351 homicide victims, representing a 4 percent increase compared to the 339 homicides registered during the same period in 2025. According to data released by the Public Ministry, 85 percent of these killings were committed using firearms, with young adults aged 18 to 24 identified as the most heavily impacted demographic.
Simultaneously, in Mexico, Sinaloa faced a severe forensic crisis and recorded a high number of intentional homicides in August 2026. On August 13, the state led the national homicide registry with seven victims in a single day, accounting for 35 percent of the 20 total murders nationwide as detailed in a report by the Security Cabinet.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - PanamaFocuses on Panama's rising homicide totals, firearm prevalence, and vulnerable demographics.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - SinaloaHighlights Sinaloa's homicide record and forensic crisis alongside national security data.
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