Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino has announced plans to construct a maximum-security prison specifically designed to isolate the leaders of criminal organizations. This decision directly mirrors the controversial, yet reportedly effective, strategies employed by El Salvador to combat gang violence. The new facility aims to disrupt the command structure of criminal groups operating within Panama. President Mulino intends to completely isolate these leaders, removing their ability to coordinate activities from within the existing prison system. This development signals a significant hardening of Panama’s approach to gang-related crime. The move reflects growing public concern over rising violence and the influence of organized crime. Details regarding the prison’s location and capacity have not yet been released.