A New Dawn For Security in Panama?
October 27, 2015 - BCP Theater, Boquete Panama - This morning saw a much anticipated presentation by the new Minister of Security for Panama, Rodolfo Aguilera, in addition to Mayor of Boquete Emigdio Walker Vasquez and popular chief of police, Juan Arauz. This follows a meeting on Monday in David, where President Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez participated on a panel to discuss revising the plans and programs for security in this region of the country. https://www.presidencia.gob.pa/Noticias/Va
The 'Barrios Seguros' program represents the implementation of the ideals and policies contained in these reports. Young men are convinced to turn over a new leaf if given the opportunity to do so. To date the program has been successful in Colon and Panama East but wasn't working in the David area. The Minister came here two weeks ago to find out why and give it a kick start. In order to be effective, municipal Councils, the Church, and the business community all have to be on board. The Minist
