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Panama Plans Maximum-Security Prison to Isolate Gang Leaders

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino announced plans to build a maximum-security prison specifically for criminal gang leaders, reflecting a broader shift toward tougher prison infrastructure and security policies across Central America.
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