The Global Advisor: Spotlight on Latin America | March 2025
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Armed criminals abduct student in Panamá Oeste A group of armed criminals on 19 February kidnapped a 23-year-old student as she parked her car in front of her home in Vista Alegre (Panama Oeste province). Police on 3 March announced the arrest of two people in connection with the case on the charges of kidnapping and aggravated robbery but confirmed the whereabouts of the victim remained unknown.
Police rescue express kidnap victim in Tacuati (San Pedro department) A group of armed criminals on 25 February 2025 kidnapped a farmer outside of his home Tacuati (San Pedro department) by forcing him at gunpoint into a vehicle. The man’s family witnessed the abduction and reported the incident to the police. The criminals demanded that the man hand over all the money in his possession but he did not have any cash or bank cards on him. The police rescued the victim soon after.
Control Risks comment
While the kidnap threat in Panamá remains low compared to neighbouring countries in Latin America, Panamá Oeste witnessed sporadic incidents with a slight increase in the number of kidnaps recorded in 2024 compared to the previous year.
Control Risks comment
Paraguay registers few kidnaps annually compared to other regional hotspots, however, sporadic incidents are recorded across departments bordering Brazil such as Amambay, Canindeyú and Alto Paraná. Incidents in the central, rural department of San Pedro are extremely rare. This trend is likely to continue over the coming year.
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