Sona Prison, located in the Veraguas province, is one of Panama’s older and more troubled correctional facilities. While it houses both pre-trial detainees and convicted inmates, it has a reputation for severe overcrowding, dilapidated infrastructure, and a lack of adequate medical care.
Title: Harsh conditions, severe overcrowding, and limited access to basic needs.
Not recommended for anyone – neither as a place of incarceration nor as a professional environment. The Panamanian government has promised reforms for years, but progress remains negligible.
