Many Panamanian prisons have been criticised for their inhumane conditions, but Punta Cana has taken it to new levels: Disclaimer:...

The below video is where the Panamanian police carefully vet every visitor bringing in food for loved ones. We at Panama Human rights...

For obvious reasons, prisoners are generally not permitted the use of fence-high ladders. In La Joya however, when the light for the...

In the video above are the stark images of Johnny Ray Gilbert, 72 year old war veteran from North Carolina, USA. The voice in the video...

The close political and judicial entourage of President Juan Carlos Varela has been pivotal in allowing him to consolidate his power...

DENUNCIA POR VIOLACIÓN DE DERECHOS HUMANOS EN PERJUICIO DEL SEÑOR NICHOLAS TUFFNEY EL SEÑOR NICHOLAS TUFFNEY INTERPONE FORMAL DENUNCIA...

Shocking videos have been leaked that show the extent of the corruption within the Panamanian Legal system, with even the simplest of the...

Shocking videos have been leaked that show the extent of the corruption within the Panamanian Legal system, with even the simplest of...

The President of the IACHR, James Cavallaro, said during the opening ceremony that the sessions will decide cases, study thematic reports...

From: Sophie Cunningham [mailto:Sophie.Cunningham@raw.co.uk] Sent: 27 November 2017 11:50 To: Nick Tuffney Subject: Answer from...

It is not too hard to impersonate a police officer in Panamá, about $20 and a trip to your local El Machetazo store. This store is the...

Below is a video taken from the rear of Building 6 overlooking Building 8, the conjugal entrance. This is where custodial would escort...

in a Panamanian Jail The “Dolls House”, Via Españia Road, Panama City, Panamá "They murdered a guy in here a couple of days ago" Tony...

Prostitution in Panama is legal and regulated. Prostitutes are required to register and carry identification cards. However, the majority...

Many visitors of all ages who came to see loved ones at La Joya facility on a bi-weekly basis were subjected to extremely invasive...

Gas Attack Building 6 La Joya Meeting held at the office of prison Director “Ronaldo Lopez”, in attendance: Public Ombudsman and local...

Fire & Safety With this many people in a confined space, you would think that the Panamanian Fire Marshal would order a Fire drill and...

Shown below: Beds precariously perched on top of cells below, overlooking the gymnasium area. In the evenings, this area was turned into...

Y O U R S U P P O R T The purpose of this site is to provide a voice, promote change and to provide assistance to those still...

sentenced or worse, a declaration of innocence. INMATES are crammed into grimy, overcrowded cells and have to wait years to be sentenced...