
Carlos Pintano Almanza
Carlos Pintano Almanza has been identified as the alleged leader of a criminal network involved in drug trafficking, money laundering, and organized crime in Panama. The investigation, led by prosecutor Emeldo Márquez, revealed that Pintano operated out of a property known as Rancho Don Lencho and orchestrated logistics for transporting drugs from Colombia. He faces serious charges following a series of operations, including the seizure of cocaine and multiple arrests linked to violent incidents in the provinces of Veraguas, Chiriquí, Los Santos, Coclé, and Panama.
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Carlos Pintano Almanza is identified as the alleged leader of the criminal network involved in drug trafficking.
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Panama· 2026-09-18
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