Panama President De la Espriella touts 17,000 arrests, 73 extraditions in first 36 days

Panama's President De la Espriella reported 17,000 arrests and 73 extraditions in the first 36 days of his administration, signaling an aggressive security crackdown. The figures suggest a prioritization of public order, but details on crime-type breakdown and operational impact remain unclear. This early emphasis may shape domestic political capital and regional security cooperation.