Panamanian Children Flee Police in Darien: A Cry for International Help

Children Flee Police in Panama's Darien Gap Amidst Allegations of Government Crackdown The remote Darien region of Panama has become the scene of a humanitarian crisis, with reports of children fleeing their homes after a police invasion of the Arimae community. A video posted on social media shows children hiding in the mountains, visibly shaken and afraid. The video's author, who remains anonymous, alleges that the government under President José Raúl Mulino is responsible for the situation, claiming it is a result of a repressive and corrupt regime. "Me parte el Alma Ver Mi Pueblo Así Por Un Gobierno Corruptos Como presidente José Raúl mulino. NO TeQueromo Como nuestros Presidentes." the author wrote in the video's description. This translates to: "It breaks my soul to see my people like this because of a corrupt government like President José Raúl Mulino. We don't want you as our president." The video has sparked outrage and calls for international attention to the situation in Arimae. The circumstances surrounding the police invasion remain unclear, but the video provides a powerful visual representation of the impact on the community's children. Human rights organizations are calling for an independent investigation into the events and for the protection of the affected children and their families. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by indigenous communities in the Darien region, who often lack access to basic services and face threats to their safety and livelihoods.