After a Shooting in El Chorrillo, a National Police Officer Dies

A second sergeant of the National Police died on the night of Sunday, April 12, after being wounded during an armed confrontation in the El Chorrillo district of Panama City.  In the same incident, another police officer, a woman, was also injured, according to preliminary reports.

Alias ​​‘Yamir’ Captured, Alleged Perpetrator of the Death of the National Police Sergeant in El Chorrillo

The National Police reported the arrest of a subject known by the alias “Yamir”, preliminarily identified as the alleged perpetrator of the death of Second Sergeant Albis Espinoza, during an operation in the township of El Chorrillo, an event recorded on the night of Sunday, April 12.  Sergeant Espinoza was shot in the chest while on duty. After being wounded, he was taken to a medical center for specialized care; however, his death was later confirmed due to the severity of his injury, despite the efforts of the medical staff.

Antiquity Bonus Payout Process has Been Opened by Panama National Police for Retirees

The Panama National Police has opened the process for retired former officers to withdraw their antiquity bonus, known as the prima de antigüedad. The announcement is aimed at ex-personnel who completed their service and are now eligible to receive the payment.  The measure marks the start of a formal payout procedure for retirees linked to the institution. For many former officers, the bonus represents an important benefit tied to years of service in the force.  The antiquity bonus is a recognized labor benefit in Panama and often carries particular weight for public-sector workers and retirees who spent years in institutional service. In the case of the National Police, the payment acknowledges long-term commitment and provides a financial benefit after retirement. 

By enabling the withdrawal process, the police institution is moving forward with an administrative step that affects former members of the force across the country. The announcement is relevant to retirees who may be waiting to claim the payment as part of their post-service benefits.  In Panama, public institutions periodically manage benefit payments for retired workers, especially those related to length of service or accumulated employment rights. For police retirees, these processes are often closely watched because they involve personnel who served in a uniformed national security institution.  The prime of antiquity is part of the broader framework of worker compensation and retirement benefits in the country.

Its activation for retired police officers reflects the continuation of administrative procedures tied to public employment and retirement entitlements.  Former National Police members eligible for the benefit can now begin the withdrawal process through the procedure established by the institution. The announcement specifically addresses retired units, confirming that the payment system has been enabled for them.  The development is important for retired officers seeking to complete pending benefit claims and access funds associated with their years of service in Panama’s national police force.