A former director of Panama’s border patrol agency, Senafront, Oriel Ortega, recently discussed the current crisis within the country’s prison system during a Noticias AM interview. The conversation followed a mass escape from a Panamanian prison and ongoing concerns about internal corruption. Ortega addressed these issues alongside upcoming security measures scheduled to be implemented on July 1st. His analysis offered insight into the realities of Panamanian prisons, and drew comparisons to the security model currently employed in El Salvador. The interview focused on systemic vulnerabilities and potential solutions to improve prison security. The discussion highlights a growing concern over the state of Panama’s correctional facilities and the need for comprehensive reform.