Oriel Ortega
PanamapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Oriel Ortega is the former director of Senafront, Panama's National Border Service, and has been vocal about the involvement of Panamanian nationals in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He confirmed that several individuals who received special forces training have accepted offers to fight in this armed conflict, emphasizing the dangers of recruitment tactics that lure individuals with promises of high salaries and non-combat roles.
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The former director of the National Border Service stated he was aware of Panamanians who were dead and missing.
Ciudadanos de Cuba, Colombia, Perú, Bolivia, Panamá y El Salvador han sido presa de redes que reclutan para RusiaPanama· 2026-07-25
Oriel Ortega, the former director of the National Border Service, stated he is aware of Panamanians who have died and disappeared during the war.
Reportan la muerte de panameños en el conflicto Rusia-UcraniaPanama· 2026-07-25
Oriel Ortega confirmed that several commands that received training from special forces accepted offers to fight in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Cancillería eleva a 15 los casos de panameños en la guerra Rusia y Ucrania; llega segunda denuncia al MPPanama· 2026-07-24