Avelino Palacio

Avelino Palacio, a 29-year-old member of the ngäbe buglé ethnic group, has recently come to public attention following his testimony regarding police brutality during his detention amidst a state of emergency in Bocas del Toro. He reported severe mistreatment, including physical assaults and forced signing of documents under duress, highlighting the broader issues of human rights violations occurring during the controversial Operation Omega.