Jaime Fernández

Jaime Fernández

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Jaime Fernández is the Director General of the National Police of Panama. He has been in the news recently for addressing the violent disturbances that occurred between police forces and construction workers on Avenida Balboa, where he reported injuries to officers and significant property damage. Fernández condemned the actions of the protestors, stating that their demonstration escalated into violence and disrupted public order, leading to the detention of nearly 500 individuals. He emphasized the police's commitment to maintaining the rights of Panamanians while ensuring safety and order during civil unrest.

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Jaime Fernández stated that 123 of the escaped inmates have been recaptured.

Se fugaron 195 reos de la cárcel La Joyita, confirma la ministra de Gobierno
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-06-03
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Dinoska Montalvo
Dinoska Montalvo

Jaime Fernandez scored a pivotal three-pointer to help secure the win for Tenerife.

Staigmena: tritaškiais prapliupusi Tenerifė nustūmė „Real“ ant iškritimo ribos
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-02
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Jaime Fernández is the director of the National Police who discusses the violence in Colón.

Los niños de la guerra: en 20 días Colón enterró a seis adolescentes
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-06-02
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Jaime Fernández, director de la Policía Nacional, calificó el operativo como significativo y destacó que se sacaron del mercado productos que consideró ‘extremadamente dañinos’.

Gomitas con THC, tusi y metanfetamina: desmantelan una red que producía drogas sintéticas
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-06-01
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Frank Abrego
Frank Abrego

Jaime Fernández is the Director of the National Police involved in the security operations in San Miguelito.

Despliegan 500 policías en San Miguelito ante aumento de la criminalidad
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-05-31
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Jaime Fernández explained the operation 'Combate' designed to neutralize the criminal network led by Valencia Escobar.

Captura de alias “El Abogado” en España desata cacería contra 23 pandilleros de Bagdad Santa Eduviges
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-05-28
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Jaime Fernández, the director of the National Police, stated that they are investigating the incident and will provide more information.

Crimen en la Avenida Centenario de Costa del Este pone a prueba los operativos de vigilancia
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-03-07
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Jaime Fernández is the Director of the Policía Nacional who raised questions about the scope of parliamentary immunity.

Procuraduría de la Administración a diputados: el fuero penal no es una ‘patente de corso’ para ignorar la ley
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-03-02
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Jaime Fernández is the director of the National Police who presented the new police vehicle fleet.

Estado de Emergencia en Bocas del Toro: La justificación para adjudicar $4.7 millones en flota policial
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-24
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Jaime Fernández stated that there are red zones and emphasized the need for precautions.

Zonas rojas: cuando una calle puede ser una sentencia
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-23
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Jaime Fernández, the director of the National Police, consulted Villalaz regarding the obligations of deputies to adhere to traffic signals.

Procuradora Villalaz: fuero penal no exime a diputados de cumplir normas de tránsito
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-21
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Grettel Villalaz
Grettel Villalaz

Jaime Fernández is the director of the Police who was present alongside Frank Abrego during the vehicle presentation.

Más de $3 millones invertidos en la flota vehicular de la Policía Nacional y fuerzas de seguridad
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-19
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Frank Abrego
Frank Abrego

Jaime Fernández, the director general of the Policía Nacional, highlighted the minimal situations registered during the Carnaval 2026 operation.

Operativo de Carnaval 2026 deja 1,186 aprehendidos y más de 7 mil infracciones de tránsito
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-18
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Jaime Fernández is the director of the Police who detailed the security and transit plan for the upcoming carnivals.

Inversión de carriles por la celebración de los carnavales: conozca los horarios y tramos habilitados
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-12
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Jaime Fernández announced the implementation of traffic and security operations for the Carnival festivities.

Carnavales 2026: Conozca los puntos donde se aplicará la inversión de carriles este fin de semana
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-10
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Jaime Fernández is the Director of the National Police who was present at the graduation ceremony.

Mulino cuestiona ‘la puerta giratoria’ que favorece a narcotraficantes y pandilleros
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-09
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Jaime Fernández is mentioned as the director of the Policía Nacional, seemingly repeating past mistakes in handling a construction project.

El costo de gobernar con obstinación
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-06
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Jaime Fernández signed the report justifying the direct contract awarded to Max Gear.

Minseg otorga otro contrato por ‘urgencia’ a Max Gear
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-01-27
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Jaime Fernández confirmed the apprehension and highlighted the deployment of institutional resources to capture the suspect.

Aprehenden al principal sospechoso del doble homicidio en Caimitillo, donde murió un policía
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-12-13
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Jaime Fernández is the director general of the National Police who confirmed the death of Captain Isaza.

Cinco sospechosos identificados por el asesinato del capitán José Isaza; continúan operativos en Caimitillo
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-12-13
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Jose Isaza
Jose Isaza

Jaime Fernández is the director of the National Police who denied the excessive use of force during protests.

Defensoría revela ‘brechas graves’ en derechos humanos: educación, agua, salud y claridad sobre Bocas del Toro entre los pendientes
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-12-12
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Eduardo Leblanc
Eduardo Leblanc

Jaime Fernández is the director of the National Police and has close ties to Félix Fallabella.

La poderosa influencia del clan italiano en el Gobierno de Mulino
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-12-04
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Jaime Fernández is the director of the National Police who reported on the evidence gathered during the operation.

Fiscalía desarticula red de narcotráfico presuntamente ligada al padre de Dayra Caicedo
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-12-03
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Jaime Fernández is the director of the National Police who accompanied Julio Villarreal in the press conference.

Operación Eros: abogado de Christopher Cedalise pide reprogramar su audiencia por condición médica
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-16
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Jaime Fernández is the director of the National Police who led the press conference detailing the drug trafficking operations.

Red infiltrada en el Aeropuerto de Tocumen cambiaba colillas de maletas para enviar droga a Europa
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-13
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Julio Villarreal
Julio Villarreal

Jaime Fernández states that only 2% of the homicides in the country are related to common crime.

¿Por qué Panamá logra récords contra el narcotráfico, pero no puede frenar la violencia en las calles?
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-13
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Rigoberto Gonzalez
Rigoberto Gonzalez

Jaime Fernández insists that crime rates remain below those of last year.

La distancia entre las estadísticas de seguridad y el miedo ciudadano
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-12
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Jaime Fernández, the director general of the Policía Nacional, defended the police's work amid a wave of crimes.

‘Estamos reforzando todas las áreas’: director de la Policía Nacional defiende su trabajo en medio de ola de crímenes
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-11
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Jaime Fernández is the director of the Policía Nacional who provided information about the case.

Policía aprehende a un sospechoso por el homicidio del joven Esteban De León
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-08
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